NBI Director Matibag Challenges Senator Cayetano Ahead of Senate Hearing
Matibag to Cayetano: ‘Face me’ at Monday’s blue ribbon hearing
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National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag has invited Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to confront him at the upcoming Senate blue ribbon committee hearing. Matibag questions the legitimacy of the committee led by Cayetano, asserting he will only attend if invited by the recognized committee.
- 01Matibag confirmed his attendance at the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing on Monday, challenging Cayetano to question him there.
- 02Cayetano previously accused Matibag of failing to present evidence regarding bribery allegations involving former Marines.
- 03Matibag dismissed Cayetano's informal invitation as illegitimate, emphasizing the need for a formal invitation from the proper committee.
- 04The legitimacy of the Cayetano-led committee has been questioned following a leadership change in the Senate.
- 05Matibag stated he would only attend if invited by the recognized Blue Ribbon Committee headed by Erwin Tulfo.
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In a recent roundtable discussion, National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Director Melvin Matibag challenged Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to confront him during the Senate blue ribbon committee hearing scheduled for Monday. Matibag confirmed he received an invitation from the newly elected chairperson, Senator Erwin Tulfo, and stated, "If he wants to face me and question me, he should attend the hearing on Monday. I will be there." This challenge follows Cayetano's earlier accusations regarding bribery claims involving 18 former Marines, each allegedly offered ₱5 million to testify against former congressman Elizaldy Co. Matibag criticized the legitimacy of Cayetano's committee, asserting that it is not recognized due to recent leadership changes in the Senate. He emphasized that he would only respond to a formal invitation from the legitimate committee led by Tulfo. The ongoing tensions highlight the political dynamics within the Senate as both parties prepare for the upcoming hearing.
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The outcome of the hearing could influence public perception of the NBI and the Senate's integrity.
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