PNP-NBI deal to probe criminal, admin liabilities in 'drug war' deaths seen signed in November

This file photo taken on November 16, 2016 shows police gathered over the body of a suspect killed during an anti-drug operation at an informal settlers' area near a port in Manila.

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MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said the memorandum of agreement between the National Bureau of Investigation and Philippine National Police on simultaneous administrative and criminal probes into deadly “war on drugs” operations may be signed in November.

On Tuesday, Guevarra said they are expecting comments from the NBI and PNP this week. “Then we can finalize,” he told reporters in a message.

"We hope that the NBI and the PNP would be able to sign their MOA before PNP chief [Guillermo Eleazar’s] retirement," Guevarra added.

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