House committee challenges Duterte on drug war, reveals self-incriminating admissions

The House quad committee's investigation into former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs differed from the Senate's approach, with tighter control over proceedings and more focused questions. This led to Duterte making self-incriminating statements during the hearing on November 13, 2024. Duterte admitted to personally killing suspects and acknowledged a reward system for police in the drug war. He stated he would take responsibility for the deaths but not guilt. The committee plans to recommend charges against him for violations of international humanitarian law. Despite the revelations, families of victims expressed disappointment, feeling Duterte showed no remorse. They hoped for justice but felt their pain was dismissed during the hearing. The committee will draft a report on the findings, but the path to legal action remains uncertain.