De Lima walks out of killings probe over an issue of 'concealment'

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Channel: Manila Bulletin · 2016 · News & Politics

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A fuming Senator Leila De Lima walked out of the Senate committee on justice and human rights’ investigation on alleged extrajudicial killings late Monday after figuring into a heated argument with members of the panel.

De Lima got into a verbal spat with Senators Richard Gordon, chairman of the panel, and vice chair Panfilo Lacson when witness Edgar Matobato failed to show up at the hearing.

Read more at http://www.mb.com.ph/de-lima-storms-out-of-senate-hearing/#Ur04etOPKqUQrPH3.99

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