MANILA, Philippines — The chairman of the House panel on good government and public accountability on Wednesday apologized to President Rodrigo Duterte, as he clarified that its probe on the alleged condonation by the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) of loans made by companies controlled or affiliated with the Lopez family was only suspended, not entirely stopped.
“I would like to apologize to our beloved President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for any inconvenience that was caused to him by reason of this committee’s first hearing,” panel chair, DIWA Rep. Michael Aglipay, said during the resumption of the committee hearing.
“Mr. President, I am sincerely sorry and m…
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