Former President Rodrigo Duterte who is known to throw expletives struggled to tame himself not to commit the forbidden act in the House of Representatives Quad Committee’s war on drugs probe.
Members of the Quad Committee repeatedly warned Duterte to strictly follow their rules otherwise he be cited in contempt.
Quad Committee Lead Chairman Representative Robert Ace Barbers in his introductory speech reminded the former president that they will not allow him to utter vulgar language during the conduct of their hearing.
Manila Representative Bienvenido Abante also reminded Duterte that their house rules say that a resource speaker cannot debate or argue with any member of the Quad Committee.
“ I will not allow you to debate on me because if you debate and argue with me I will even tell you, you are out of order. Abante said.
Representative Joseph Stephen Paduano also told Duterte never dare to violate their rules for him not to be cited in contempt.
“Believe me, I will not hesitate to cite you in contempt if you violate our rules” Paduano warned.
Duterte admitted he is cooperating with the house panel as he is afraid to be detained in the House’ custodial facility.
“ Kaya sir takot ako sayo, I will behave sir because of you” Duterte replied.
Abner is an award-winning journalist. He received the prestigious 2015 Titus Brandsma Award for Community Communication in the Philippines and participated in the 2016 International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) of the United States of America, sponsored by the US Embassy in the Philippines. Founder of WATCH NORTH COTABATO, a media-citizens’ transparency group. He worked as a correspondent for the Philippine Daily Inquirer and CNN Philippines. His experience in broadcasting includes anchoring for Brigada News FM in Kidapawan and General Santos City and Brigada News TV. He anchors Tira Brigada via 105.1 Brigada News FM Manila, Mondays-Saturdays.