Philippines House to hold drug war hearing as Duterte plans to attend

The House of Representatives in the Philippines will proceed with its inquiry into drug war killings on November 13, despite earlier plans to cancel the hearing. This change follows former President Rodrigo Duterte's announcement that he would attend. Duterte's legal team was informed of the hearing's postponement only after he arrived in Manila. His spokesperson stated that Duterte intends to confront committee members about the cancellation. Protests are expected outside the venue, with groups calling for accountability for Duterte's actions during his presidency. A mass for drug war victims is also scheduled prior to the hearing.