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Acidre says he expects more drug war revelations from Garma
House Majority Leader Jude Acidre anticipates further significant revelations from former PCSO general manager Royina Garma during upcoming hearings.
Garma's testimonies allege that former President Rodrigo Duterte led a nationwide, reward-driven system during his administration's war on drugs, which Acidre described as a "state-sanctioned bloodbath."
Garma also revealed how extrajudicial killings were incentivized and implicated Senator Christopher "Bong" Go in these operations.
She recommended retired Colonel Edilberto Leonardo to implement the alleged "Davao model" of drug war operations.
Acidre stated that while shocking, Garma's revelations are not surprising given the Duterte administration's known violent rhetoric and deep-seated violence within institutions.
Garma's testimony implicates the highest levels of government, including Duterte and Go, according to Acidre.
The next quad-committee hearing is scheduled for October 22, with expectations of more damaging details.
Tingog Party-list demands a full investigation to ensure accountability for all individuals involved.
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The House quad committee is investigating retired Police Col. Royina Garma's affidavit implicating former President Rodrigo Duterte in extrajudicial killings and a nationwide cash reward system for the drug war.
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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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Retired police colonel Royina Garma revealed that former president Rodrigo Duterte contacted her after her October 11 testimony.
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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 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.
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