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MANILA, Philippines – A joint House panel has formally sought the explanation of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet officials for failing to attend a crucial hearing on West Philippine Sea issues.
The House committee on national defense and security and the committee on West Philippine Sea slapped the show cause order against former defense secretary Delfin Lorenzana, former national security adviser Hermogenes Esperon Jr., and former executive secretary Salvador Medialdea, after not showing up during their session on Monday, May 20.
The joint panel was investigating the gentleman’s agreement allegedly forged by the former chief executive with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Just over 30 minutes into the session, Surigao del Sur 2nd District Representative Johnny Pimen…