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Bato 'fine' with probe into ex-PNP chiefs' roles in drug war
Philippine National Police (PNP) chief General Rommel Francisco Marbil has asked former PNP chiefs to clarify their roles during former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.
This comes after retired police official Royina Garma alleged a payment and rewards system for killing drug suspects, sanctioned by Duterte and high-ranking officials.
Garma claimed that Duterte asked her to implement the Davao model of the war on drugs on a national scale, with rewards up to P1 million for killing suspects.
Senator Christopher "Bong" Go and former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo were also implicated by Garma.
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, Duterte's first PNP chief, denied Garma's allegation of a "rewards system", stating he had no funds for such a system and believed it was a sworn duty of every policeman to keep their area of responsibility free from drugs.
Former PNP chief Guillermo Eleazar also stated he did not receive any order regarding the reward system.
Marbil stated that the PNP takes these allegations seriously and will conduct a thorough investigation to ensure accountability and transparency.
He emphasized that the investigation is vital for restoring public trust as the PNP recalibrates its anti-drug campaign with a focus on human rights.
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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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Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa denies any knowledge of a reward system for police officers involved in killing drug suspects.
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Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that the investigation into the alleged involvement of Philippine National Police (PNP) chiefs in the previous administration's drug war will be impartial, with no special treatment for anyone.
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Former PCSO chief Royina Garma testified before the House Quad Committee, revealing details about an alleged reward system for extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration's drug war.
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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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