Ex-PCSO head implicates Duterte in nationwide drug war campaign

Royina Garma, a former PCSO general manager and retired police colonel, testified before the House Quad Committee on Friday, revealing that she was tasked by then-President Rodrigo Duterte to find a police official who would implement the Davao model nationwide during his war on drugs.

Garma submitted an affidavit implicating Duterte in orchestrating a nationwide campaign involving extrajudicial killings and detailing a reward system for drug-related operations with cash rewards ranging from PHP20,000 to PHP1 million.

According to Garma's sworn affidavit, retired Col. Edilberto Leonardo led a task force that played a pivotal role in the reward-based drug war under Duterte’s administration, organizing a select group of operatives based on the 'Davao Model.'

Garma further revealed that financial operations supporting the task force were managed by Peter Parungo, who processed all funds through accounts at major Philippine banks.

Human rights experts have stated that Garma's testimony could provide evidence against Duterte in domestic and international tribunals investigating alleged crimes against humanity during his presidency.