Rep. Fernandez denies pressuring police colonel on drug war rewards system

Police Col. Hector Grijaldo alleged that Congressman Dan Fernandez and Manila Rep. Bienvenido Abante pressured him to confirm the existence of a drug war rewards system.

Grijaldo claimed Fernandez handed him a paper and instructed him to mention a statement and confirm awareness of the rewards system, while Abante allegedly inquired about his remaining years in the PNP and mentioned he could still become a general.

Fernandez vehemently denied Grijaldo's claims, calling them lies and stating that Grijaldo was summoned to corroborate retired police colonel Royina Garma's affidavit.

Fernandez asserted that they only inquired about Grijaldo's knowledge and did not force him to confirm anything or sign an affidavit.

Fernandez stated that the House of Representatives' quad committee would not take Grijaldo's claims lightly, suggesting Grijaldo and Sen. Ronald dela Rosa were following a "script" during a Senate drug war probe.

He added that the quad committee, whose integrity is at stake, will take action against Grijaldo's accusations.

Grijaldo also claimed Fernandez brought out Garma's supplemental affidavit, which confirmed the existence of the Davao Death Squad (DDS).