Unfinished business: Abante formalizes quad comm 2.0 bid

House reactivates quad committee that probed Duterte-era crimes

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 s…

Manila Rep. Abante seeks creation of 'QuadComm 2.0'

Manila 6th District Representative Bienvenido “Benny” Abante Jr. on Monday filed a resolution seeking to re-establish the House Quad Committee (QuadComm) to continue tackling 'unresolved" issues such as the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and offshore gaming hubs in the 20th Congress.

Unfinished business: Abante formalizes quad comm 2.0 bid

MANILA, Philippines — Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. has formalized his bid to reconvene the House of Representatives’ quad committee, to tackle matters left hanging after the 19th Congress’ adjournment and address other matters that came up recently. Abante during the plenary session on Monday delivered a privilege speech announcing that he has filed House Resolution (HR) No. 106, seeking to reestablish the quad committee as sev…