In The Public Square: Making sense of the House ‘quad’ committee revelations
MANILA, Philippines – Has there been anything like it before, in the history of the House of Representatives? It’s not so much the fact that four major committees are conducting joint hearings, although that is unusual — it’s that the hearings have detonated one bombshell after another. What is happening at the so-called “Quad” Committee? And how do we make sense of it all?
Since August, the House committees on dangerous drugs, human rights, public accounts, and public order & safety have been jointly conducting a legislative inquiry into Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs), Chinese criminal syndicates, illegal drugs, and extrajudicial killings (EJKs). Some of the disclosures carry serious political consequences.
In this episode of In The Public Square, Rappler columnist and editorial consultant John Nery is joined by veteran journalist Inday Espina-Varona — who has been keeping close watch on the hearings — and former Supreme Court spokesperson Ted Te — who is with the Free Legal Assistance Group and is especially interested in the revelations regarding EJKs.
Watch the episode on Wednesday, October 16, at 8 pm. – Rappler.com