The investigation into Pogo-related sex trafficking, led by Senate women committee chair Sen. Risa Hontiveros, began in January. READ: A P10 billion scheme: Alleged ‘pastillas’ modus in BI exposed in Senate hearing“Somebody sold our country’s borders for Chinese money,” Hontiveros had said. Senators also questioned PhilHealth officials on the proposed P2.1-billion information technology project, which whistleblowers claimed was overpriced, as well as alleged favoritism in IRM fund releases. After three separate hearings lasting a total of over 30 hours, the Senate Committee of the Whole, chaired by Sotto, came out with its report containing its findings and recommendations last September. Sen. Panfilo Lacson, chair of the Senate defense committee, then called for an inquiry on the issue last November.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 28, 2020 03:33 UTC