Who barred Diokno from attending House hearing? Share TweetBy Roy MabasaThe order barring Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno from attending the next congressional inquiry on allegations of “pork” insertions in the 2019 budget “presumably” came from President Duterte. Perhaps, the fear there is he might again be receiving the same rude treatment. Asked about the basis of the President’s order, Panelo said it could be about the rude treatment that Diokno received during the House probe. Then, I’ll just issue an affidavit, I don’t know these people,” Diokno said.

Source: Manila Bulletin December 18, 2018 12:00 UTC