Binay opposes death penalty amid COVID-19 deaths

Senator Nancy Binay questioned the push to reinstate the death penalty during a CNN Philippines interview on Thursday.

Binay argued that with daily reports of deaths due to COVID-19, discussing capital punishment shifts focus away from survival and recovery.

She emphasized the need to prioritize how Filipinos can survive the pandemic and economic crisis rather than debating about executions.

The senator also highlighted flaws in the country’s justice system, noting that poorer individuals cannot afford quality legal representation.