THE House of Representatives Quad Committee chided former presidential spokesman Harry Roque Jr. for calling the panel a "kangaroo court" after it cited him in contempt for repeatedly snubbing hearings.

The panel, composed of the Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Accounts, Human Rights, and Public Order and Safety, was investigating the involvement of Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) in various crimes, including illegal ownership of lands by Chinese nationals.

Premium + Digital Edition

Ad-free access


P 80 per month
(billed annually at P 960)
  • Unlimited ad-free access to website articles
  • Limited offer: Subscribe today and get digital edition access for free (accessible with up to 3 devices)

TRY FREE FOR 14 DAYS
See details
See details