Possible face-off? House invites both Duterte, De Lima to drug war probe

MANILA, Philippines – The House of Representatives’ human rights panel has finally invited former president Rodrigo Duterte to attend its inquiry into drug war-related killings.

Not just him, though. The same committee has extended an invitation to his nemesis, former senator Leila de Lima, who was recently cleared of all the drug charges filed against her by the Duterte administration.

House human rights committee chair Bienvenido Abante of Manila’s 6th District expressed on Tuesday...