Diokno, Akbayan bloc seek probe of Mindanao quake, disaster readiness

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers from the Akbayan bloc in the House of Representatives have called for a congressional inquiry on the Mindanao earthquake’s impact and the government’s response, along with the country’s overall disaster preparedness. In a statement on Friday, Akbayan party-list Rep. Chel Diokno said that he, along Akbayan party-list Reps. Percival Cendaña and