Under that law, the Philippine National Police director general and CIDG deputy director for administration can also issue subpoenas. “Ngayon ko lang na-encounter na iyong PNP (Philippine National Police) iyong humihingi ng ganyan...Bakit ang CIDG ang nagi-imbestiga niyan? CIDG: We're just following DILG directiveOn whether the issue falls within their jurisdiction, Orsos said the CIDG just does what it is told. Andres: RA 10973 'dangerous'Gilbert Andres, chairperson of Advocates for Freedom of Expression Coalition-Southeast Asia, said the subpoena issued by the CIDG to LGUs is an example of the dangers of RA 10973, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte last March 1. RA 10973, which amended the 1990 RA 6975 that established the PNP under a reorganized DILG, is unconstitutional, he said.

Source: Philippine Star October 14, 2018 06:11 UTC