Duterte to confront Philippine House officials over last-minute hearing cancellation

Former President Rodrigo Duterte plans to confront the House of Representatives' quad committee on November 13 after they canceled a hearing on his drug war at the last minute. Duterte's spokesperson criticized the cancellation, stating they were not informed in advance. The quad committee, led by Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, rescheduled the hearing to November 21 to verify testimonies. Barbers noted that they would have proceeded if they had received confirmation of Duterte's attendance. Duterte's supporters claim the committee members are afraid of him. The investigation into the drug war follows allegations of irregularities in police operations, including claims of a rewards system for killing drug suspects.