DOJ to review charges vs. Duterte over drug war

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Department of Justice (DOJ) will review the House quad committee's recommendation to file criminal charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte and his allies.

The quad committee's report recommended charges of crimes against humanity for Duterte, Senators Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa and Christopher 'Bong' Go, and former police chiefs Oscar Albayalde and Debold Sinas.

Similar charges were proposed for former police officials Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo, and Palace aide Herminia 'Muking' Espino.

Justice Undersecretary Jesse Andres assured that the DOJ, through the National Prosecution Service (NPS), will thoroughly study the evidence to determine if crimes against humanity were committed during the drug war.

Andres stated that cases will be filed if the evidence warrants it, emphasizing that they will not file harassment cases but will hold people accountable if sufficient evidence is found.