But I have a very good working relationship with President Duterte and he has wholeheartedly supported the needs of my office,” the Vice President pointed out. Lagman cited the Agrava Commission, Feliciano Commission and Melo Commission that had been created to probe high-profile cases. The Agrava Commission investigated the assassination of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on August 21, 1983. An inquiry into the Oakwood mutiny on July 21, 2003 was conducted by the Feliciano Commission. The Agrava Commission was headed by Justice Corazon Agrava, the Feliciano Commission by Justice Florentino Feliciano and the Melo Commission by Justice Jose Melo.

Source: Manila Times September 16, 2016 13:07 UTC