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Lawmaker doubts credibility of Duterte's bodyguard
House Assistant Majority Leader Rep. Mikaela "Mika" Suansing questioned the credibility of retired policeman Sanson Buenaventura during a quad committee hearing, suspecting he was lying to protect ex-President Rodrigo Duterte.
Buenaventura, a former driver and bodyguard for Duterte for over 20 years, testified regarding the previous administration's war on drugs.
Suansing focused on Buenaventura's use of coded terms, particularly the codename "Superman" for Duterte, which Buenaventura confirmed was used among members of the Davao Death Squad (DDS).
She also asked Buenaventura to explain the meaning of "labyog," a term that sources indicated could refer to killing or disposing of a body.
This questioning stemmed from an affidavit by self-confessed DDS member Arturo Lascañas, who alleged Buenaventura's involvement in DDS activities, including transporting women to a safehouse and ordering killings.
Buenaventura denied these allegations and questioned Lascañas' character, stating, "Hindi niyo lang kilala si Lascañas."
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