Senate Drug War Probe: A Comedy of Errors
If you think Parliament is the only place where things get a bit gritty, think again! Welcome to the Philippine Senate, where the drama unfolds faster than you can say “drug war probe”! Recently, the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee decided it was high time to kick off a subcommittee dedicated to investigating the infamous drug war. I mean, nothing says “let’s clean up the streets” quite like a bunch of politicians gathering in a room to figure out how to phrase their next statement! Am I right?
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Senate Blue Ribbon to create subcommittee for drug war probe
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Pimentel tapped to lead Senate drug war probe
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Pimentel to lead Senate drug war investigation
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Envisioning a peaceful, healthy nation
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EDITORIAL – Not by those who are suspect
– The Freeman
So, Senator Pimentel is now the chosen one to lead this probe. It’s like the grand finale of a reality show, but instead of roses, they’re handing out subpoenas. Let’s hope his first order of business involves a hearty dose of common sense, because usually that’s about as rare as a calm day on Twitter.
Now, as the Senate picks up its tools to probe deeper into the drug war, I must say, if they were looking for enthusiasm, they shouldn’t have called a Senate committee. I mean, the last time I saw that many long faces was in a funeral home. Hopefully, the investigation will uncover some juicy secrets and not just bring back flashbacks of boring lectures.
In all seriousness, though, a thorough investigation into any mishaps in the drug war should be a top priority. Corruption has more layers than an onion, and we all know how much crying that can bring, especially if you’re a politician who’s been caught with your hand in the cookie jar!
Stay tuned, folks! With the Senate setting up this subcommittee, we can expect a parade of testimony that’s bound to include more plot twists than your favorite soap opera. If nothing else, I’m just here for the popcorn and to witness the spectacle that is democracy in motion—brought to you by a cast of characters who haven’t seen the sunshine in years!