House sets probe on Rody's 'secret deal' with China

The leadership of the House of Representatives is preparing to look into the so-called gentleman’s agreement between former president Rodrigo Duterte and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea issue.

- DELON PORCALLA

House Majority Leader Manuel Jose Dalipe has vowed to act on the request of Rep. Jefferson Khonghun (Zambales first district) to look deeper into the unwritten deal between the two leaders, as such may be an “act of treason” on the part of the former president.

"In response to the request of our colleagues, led by Assistant Majority Leader Khonghun, the House will consider the call to probe the supposed gentleman's agreement] when Congress resumes its regular sessions on April 29," he said in a statement.

Dalipe, who is from Zamboanga City, chairs the House committee on rules. "Protecting our national territory and marine resources are of utmost importance," he said.