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Duterte denies cash reward system in war on drugs
Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied the existence of a reward system for killings during his administration's war on drugs.
He claimed that the only incentives he provided to police officers for successful missions were meals and congratulations.
This denial comes after former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office chief Royina Garma testified before a House committee about a reward system involving cash payments for killings.
In her affidavit, Garma disclosed key details about the roles of former President Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go in overseeing anti-drug operations.
She confirmed the assembly of a national task force patterned after the "Davao Model," which provided police with financial rewards for killing drug suspects, funding for planned operations, and reimbursement for operational expenses.
Duterte called the allegations untrue, stating that no police officer would accept such an agreement as it would lead to their downfall.
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Retired Police Colonel Edilberto Leonardo confirmed the existence of a cash reward system for killings during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
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Retired police colonel Royina Garma testified before the House of Representatives' quad committee, confirming a nationwide "Davao template" for the war on illegal drugs, which involved financial incentives for killing drug suspects.
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Former Senator Leila de Lima claims that the "Davao Model," which allegedly offers cash rewards to police for killing drug suspects, is similar to the reward system of the Davao Death Squad (DDS).
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Senator Christopher "Bong" Go denies any direct or indirect involvement in police operations during former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs, stating his functions as Special Assistant to the President were limited to scheduling and appointments.
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Retired police colonel Royina Garma revealed that former president Rodrigo Duterte contacted her after her October 11 testimony.
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