Napolcom commissioner willing to testify on alleged drug kill rewards

Resigned National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Edilberto Leonardo is reportedly willing to testify about alleged cash rewards for drug-related killings during the previous administration.

Santa Rosa City Rep. Dan Fernandez previously confirmed that Leonardo's camp was sending feelers about potentially divulging key details.

Manila 6th district Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. believes Leonardo will eventually testify to the House quad-committee about the drug war.

Abante stated that Leonardo must first submit an affidavit before his testimony can be heard.

Leonardo is currently detained at the House of Representatives after being cited for contempt.

The quad-committee's hearing scheduled for Wednesday was postponed to next week to give Leonardo more time to decide.

Abante believes Leonardo's potential testimony could be impactful, similar to that of former PCSO general manager Royina Garma.

Garma had accused former president Rodrigo Duterte of spearheading a nationwide, cash reward-driven system during his administration's war on drugs, and had recommended Leonardo as the implementer of this alleged 'Davao model'.