BOTH chambers of Congress on Tuesday said they were ready to probe the alleged gentleman's agreement between former President Rodrigo Duterte and the Chinese government that limited shipments to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.

"In response to the request of our colleagues led by Assistant Majority Leader Jay Khonghun, the House of Representatives will consider the call to probe the supposed gentleman's agreement when Congress resumes its regular sessions," said House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe.

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