A lawmaker is urging his colleagues at the House of Representatives to reconstitute the powerful Quad Committee to enable the resumption of investigations that were stalled by political interference, fear, and deliberate efforts to suppress the truth.
Lanao del Sur 1st District Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong made the call, noting that a “Quad Comm 2.0” is not only necessary but also a test of Congress’s commitment to accountability and the restoration of public trust.
“We need Quad Comm 2.0 because the fight for truth is not yet over. The people deserve to know what was hidden, who was protected, and why justice has been delayed for so long. We owe them closure, not cover-ups,” said Adiong, a leader of the 19th Congress in the House.
The Quad Comm, composed of the House Committees on Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, Human Rights, and Public Accounts, was formed in 2024 in response to concerns over the rise of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) and their alleged links to serious crimes, the illicit drug trade, supposed land-grabbing by some Chinese nationals, and the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) tied to the Duterte administration’s war on drugs.
Earlier, Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers, and former Sta. Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez urged lawmakers to reconstitute the “Quad Comm” when the 20th Congress convenes later this month.
They warned that unresolved investigations into drug-related killings, Chinese-linked syndicates, and government corruption must not be allowed to fade into obscurity.
