Political analyst says Senate must follow standards when conducting probes

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00:00 There should be a standard in the Senate when conducting an investigation.

00:04 This is according to political analyst Professor Antonio Contreras.

00:08 He said the level of credibility of a witness must be established.

00:12 This as the testimonies of some witnesses appeared to be hearsay,

00:16 just like the Senate hearing on the alleged pedialegues.

00:19 However, Contreras clarified it doesn't mean the witness was lying,

00:23 but he or she must be reliable.

00:27 So, what can this achieve?

00:30 What good will this bring to the country?

00:33 A "diumano" is a phenomenon that happened in 2012.

00:39 So, what does this mean?

00:41 Senator Bato de la Rosa is the only one who can answer this.

00:45 What is the purpose of this?

00:47 Because all investigations in the Senate,

00:50 the purpose is either in aid of legislation or to exercise its oversight functions.

00:56 In aid of legislation,

00:58 Senator de la Rosa should clarify what law he wants to pass.

01:01 go in.