NBI probe into 2019 SEA Games not meant to intimidate – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday defended the National Bureau of Investigation’s (NBI) probe into alleged irregularities surrounding the 2019 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, dismissing claims that it is intended to intimidate senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said the NBI was merely carrying out its ...