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Garma confirms existence of Davao Death Squad
Retired Police Colonel Royina Garma testified before the House QuadComm regarding the alleged "Davao Death Squad" (DDS) and her personal experiences with a cash reward system for eliminating crime suspects during her time as a police officer in Davao City.
Garma revealed that former President Rodrigo Duterte aimed to replicate the Davao model nationwide, offering monetary rewards for the elimination of drug personalities.
She stated that the existence of the DDS was common knowledge among police officers in Davao, with station commanders reportedly having special teams for specific operations.
Despite this widespread knowledge, Garma noted a prevailing culture of silence among officers concerning the DDS.
Former Police Colonel Edilberto Leonardo affirmed his belief in Garma's affidavits concerning the nationwide reward system and her accounts of experiences in Davao.
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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 Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa denies any involvement with or knowledge of the "Davao Death Squad" (DDS), asserting the term was propagated by the media to describe alleged killings of drug personalities.
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House Majority Leader Jude Acidre anticipates further significant revelations from former PCSO general manager Royina Garma during upcoming hearings.
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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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Former President Rodrigo Duterte denied the existence of a reward system for killings during his administration's war on drugs.
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