House reactivates quad committee that probed Duterte-era crimes

The so-called ‘quad comm 2.0’ is expected to revisit its probe into Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, extrajudicial killings, and POGOs

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives approved the reconstitution of the quad committee, the mega panel that investigated crimes that became rampant under the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

The House adopted on Tuesday, August 5, House Resolution No. 106, which seeks to address “emerging and unresolved issues brought forth by the joint investigation of the previous quad committee during the 19th Congress.”

The so-called “quad comm 2.0” is expected to revisit its probe into Duterte’s drug war, state-sanctioned killings, and illicit activities tied to Philippine offshore gaming operators. It is also expected to zero in on the status of the missing sabungeros (cockfighters).

The committee will be led by four congressmen, including Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido Abante, the only remaining original co-chairman from the quad committee of the 19th Congress. He remains the chairperson of the House’s human rights panel.

Joining him as co-chairs are Bukidnon 2nd District Representative Jonathan Keith Flores (dangerous drugs committee), Manila 2nd District Representative Rolando Valeriano (public order committee), and Bicol Saro Representative Terry Ridon (public accounts committee).

Watch an excerpt of Abante’s privilege speech and the approval of the House resolution on the reactivation of the quad committee. – Rappler.com