House ‘can’t force’ Czech envoy to attend probe

Czech Ambassador Josef Rychtar will be invited to a House inquiry to shed light on the supposed $30-million extortion attempt by officials of the Department of Transportation and Communications (DOTC), but he can’t be forced to attend.

“We’d like the ambassador to attend the investigation, but of course we can’t force him to come, we will just send an invitation to him,” said Bayan Muna Rep. Neri Colmenares, who considers Rychtar’s statement as vital in determining if the allegations against the DOTC officials have basis.