00:00The House Quad Committee that investigated the extrajudicial killings and the illegal operations of the Pogos in the time of the former president will be revived and reconstituted when the 20th Congress opens session on SONA Day.
00:13And Quad Com member and Manila representative-elect Benny Abante wants a piece of the action on the whodunit case of the missing 34 online cockfighting gamers as we hear the full report from Armella Les Moras.
00:25Manila 6th District Representative Bien Benido Abante Jr. confirmed that they will reconstitute the House Quad Committee this 20th Congress.
00:36According to Abante, one of the new issues they will be discussing is the case of the missing Sabongeros.
00:42That will be covered. In fact, I already have talked with some of the would-be members of the Quad Com.
00:49For now, the lawmakers are still finalizing how their hearings will proceed.
01:17But Abante has already given a preview of who they plan to summon.
01:21Well, papa-invita po namin, for example, like yung whistleblower nila o yung magiging witness, si Totoy.
01:29Well, definitely we're going to invite him.
01:32Like Atong Ang should be also invited.
01:36And of course, the Philippine National Police who investigated some of the policemen right now.
01:43Aside from this, Abante said, the Quad Committee may also tackle issues related to online gambling.
01:49In fact, ako, I would be filing a total ban on online gambling.
01:56Pangalawa, even amending PAGCOR as far as PAGCOR having the authority to give franchises and licenses to online gambling.
02:06Pangatlo, yung bang bill that are prohibiting online gambling advertisements.
02:12Mela Lasmoras from the National TV Network for New and Better Philippines.
