Philippines quad committee postpones drug war hearing to verify witness testimonies

The House of Representatives' quad committee in the Philippines has postponed its hearing on the Duterte administration's war on drugs, originally set for November 13. The decision was made to allow more time to verify numerous witness testimonies. Committee officials stated that they need to vet witnesses and ensure they provide affidavits. They also mentioned that some witnesses may undergo psychiatric and polygraph tests to confirm their credibility. The cancellation comes amid criticism from supporters of former President Duterte, who had been invited to participate. The committee plans to reschedule the hearing for November 21.