Bato dismayed by House members' flip-flop on drug war

Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa expressed dismay over members of the House of Representatives who have shifted their stance from staunch defenders to critics of the previous administration's "war on drugs."

Dela Rosa described these lawmakers as "opportunistic" and "unprincipled" for changing their tune based on political convenience.

He recalled how these same officials once praised the drug war for improving peace and order, stating, "Before, they were fast to sing 'hallelujah' to us... 'thank you for drug war, thank you for the peace and order, thank you for the tranquility, thank you for keeping the streets safe from the drug menace, thank you and thank you,' bow and bow."

The senator lamented the quick change in their views, noting, "Now you are the villain. 'Why did you conduct the war on drugs...? What you did was wrong. That's how fast people can change.'"

Dela Rosa emphasized the importance of principles over political opportunities, stating he would not act similarly.

He also found the House of Representatives' decision to reopen hearings on the drug war and alleged extrajudicial killings to be "very redundant."