Dela Rosa stands by bloody drug war tactics

Former police chief and Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa reiterated on Thursday that he has no regrets about implementing the bloody anti-drug campaign under former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Dela Rosa stated that such an approach was necessary to win the war against drugs, emphasizing the need for a forceful stance and denying allegations of a reward and quota system.

The Senate is scheduled to begin its probe into Duterte's drug war on Monday, October 28, with Dela Rosa asserting he does not need to prepare for the hearing and expressing excitement at facing Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido during questioning.

During the QuadComm hearing, Police Colonel Jovie Espenido accused Dela Rosa of ordering the killing of suspected drug personalities, including Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo 'Aldong' Parojinog and Albuera mayor Rolando Espinosa, allegations which Dela Rosa strongly denied.

Dela Rosa offered himself as a resource person for the Senate probe and assured that he will be frank and candid during any questioning, adding that President Duterte is well enough to attend the hearing.