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HRW: House findings on drug war should bring 'sweeping reforms' in law enforcement
Human Rights Watch (HRW) is calling for significant reforms within the Philippine National Police (PNP) following revelations during congressional hearings about alleged abuses and corruption in the previous administration's war on drugs.
HRW specifically cited testimonies presented in the House of Representatives' Quad Committee hearings concerning alleged extrajudicial killings carried out by police during anti-drug operations since 2016.
During the congressional probe, former police colonel Royina Garma exposed an alleged reward system for killings within the war on drugs, with payments ranging from P20,000 to P1 million.
Bryony Lau, deputy Asia director at HRW, stated that recent congressional testimonies have illuminated a "murderous police infrastructure" during former President Duterte's drug war.
HRW urges President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to promptly implement substantial reforms within the PNP and other related police agencies.
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