Tension rises as lawmakers argue over conduct of House’s Mamasapano probe

By: Marc Jayson Cayabyab - 10 years ago

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MANILA, Philippines–The House of Representatives’ probe on the Mamasapano incident has dragged on for over two hours already with lawmakers arguing over individual concerns.

Two hours into the hearing and the probe only resulted in the reiteration of situation reports by the Philippine National Police, Armed Forces of the Philippines and the Department of Interior and Local Government.

Sacked Special Action Force commander Getulio Napeñas had also given his same statement delivered during the Senate probe.

Amid the briefing, some lawmakers raised their individual concerns on the conduct of the probe.

Former military chief Muntinlupa Rep. Rodolfo Biazon said he filed his resolution for a joint hearing with the Senate, so that resource speakers would not be confused on which probe to attend.

But when Iloilo Rep Niel Tupas Jr. tried to ask a question Biazon was irked and lashed out at Tupas for interrupting him.

“I expect to be listened to while I am speaking!” Biazon said.

Public order safety committee chair Jeffrey Ferrer lashed out at bickering lawmakers andasked for order.

“It’s 12:30 p.m.Please with your kind consideration continue na tayo (let’s continue),” Ferrer said.

The committee has finally opened the floor for the congressmen to ask their questions to the resource persons.