This, even after the chamber had already referred the issue to the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, chaired by Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson. Hindi pa pinag-uusapan kung saang committee kasi ‘pag na-discuss din ‘yan na pwede naman mag-motion for reconsideration sa referral sa committee,” he said. Lacson pointed out that the alleged existence of DDS was already included when the Senate committee on justice and human rights chaired by Senator Richard Gordon investigated the alleged extrajudicial killings in the country. Maski wala sila sa floor noong na-refer sa committee at kung walang nag-object, anybody pwede mag-move for reconsideration sa committee referral. Even those not on the floor when the issue was referred to my committee and no one objected, anybody can make a move for reconsideration on the committee referral.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 22, 2017 02:06 UTC