An unnecessary and wasteful Senate investigation

HAVING seen and covered so many Senate investigations that went fishing for wrongdoers and government abuse, and caught nothing significant, we in the Manila Times want to express our skepticism about the conduct of a Senate inquiry on the kidnap-ransom operations of Philippine National Police (PNP) operatives that resulted in the kidnapping-murder of South Korean businessman Jee Ick-joo.

Before undertaking the inquiry, we believe the Senate should make clear that its purpose is not to coopt for itself the investigative function of our law enforcement agencies. It should say that its purpose is principally to assist its work of legislation, because there is in fact a legislative proposal that needs such assistance.