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Lacson cancels Senate inquiry on Bikoy’s allegations
FILE: KAPIHAN SA SENADO. Senator Panfilo Lacson talks about allegations of ex-police colonel Eduardo Acierto regarding the alleged involvement of Chinese businessman Michael Yang, in illegal drugs during the weekly Kapihan sa Senado on Thursday (March 28, 2019). Lacson said the former police colonel’s claims should be investigated and not just dismissed. He also wished President Rodrigo Duterte good health on his 74th birthday.
(PNA photo by Avito C. Dalan)
MANILA — Senator Panfilo Lacson announced on Wednesday the cancellation of the Senate inquiry into the allegations made by Peter Joemel Advincula, who claimed to be “Bikoy” in a video series which linked President Rodrigo Duterte, his family, and allies in the illegal drug trade scheduled on Friday.
Lacson, chair of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, made the announcement after Senate President Vicente Sotto III bared that Advincula was the same person who implicated former President Benigno Aquino III and other officials from the previous administration to narcotics.
“SP Sotto said it all. We are now recalling the letter of invitation sent to Advincula yesterday (Tuesday),” Lacson said in a Twitter post.
“Notices will be sent out for the cancellation of the committee hearing on Friday. Enough of this nonsense,” Lacson added.
He further added in a separate tweet: “The problem with asking Bikoy who are the people behind him is if we will believe him.”
Lacson earlier set a congressional inquiry into Advincula’s claims under the condition that he personally presents his sworn statement and evidence related to his accusations.
