PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has authorized the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Criminal Investigation and Detention Group (CIDG) to issue subpoenas against people whose attendance would be required in investigations.

This newest addition to the powers of the PNP and CIDG chiefs is contained in Republic Act 10973, which amends the law creating the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG), according to Ilocos Norte Rep. Rodolfo Farinas, majority floor leader of the House of Representatives on Friday.

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