Manila Bulletin
Barbers agrees with Remulla, slams widespread criminal activity within PNP
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers attributes the alleged "grand conspiracy" within the Philippine National Police (PNP) to the drug war initiated by former President Rodrigo Duterte, suggesting it fostered systemic corruption.
Barbers stated that while he initially supported the anti-drug campaign as a necessary measure, it ultimately proved to be a "catastrophic failure."
He claimed the campaign, instead of promoting justice, created opportunities for corruption within the PNP and a culture of impunity.
The congressman also pointed out that the drug war allegedly led to the destruction of innocent lives and the re-circulation of illegal drugs.
Barbers' remarks follow Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla's assertion of a conspiracy within the PNP to conceal crimes, specifically in light of the indictment of 30 police officers for a fabricated drug bust in 2022.
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