00:00Some senators responded to the request of some congressmen to conduct a joint investigation on the war on drugs of the previous administration.
00:09This is the national news of Daniel Manalastas of PTV.
00:13Daniel?
00:16Yes, Alan. Some senators responded to the request of some congressmen to conduct a joint investigation on the war on drugs of the previous administration.
00:25Senate President Francis Codero admitted that the request of congressman Ace Barbers is tempting but there is no provision in their rules for the joint investigation.
00:35The Senate Blue Ribbon Committee is the leading committee in the Senate on the war on drugs.
00:40According to its chairperson, Senator Pia Cayetano, because she also has a need to consult with other committees that are being held,
00:48the Senate Minority Leader Coco Pimindel has agreed to preside over the hearings that are expected to be held by the subcommittee.
00:58According to Senator Pia, the issue of illegal drugs and the effort of the past and current administration to stop it is important for our countrymen.
01:09The Blue Ribbon Committee will pay attention to the issue.
01:14From PTV, Daniel Manalastas for Balitang Pagbanta.
