House considers reviving death penalty for drug trafficking

The House of Representatives is considering President Rodrigo Duterte's call to revive capital punishment for heinous crimes, including drug trafficking.

Majority Leader Ferdinand Romualdez stated that death penalty measures would be thoroughly deliberated.

Senate President Vicente Sotto believes the bill has better chances of approval if it focuses on drug-related crimes.

Romualdez assured that the House is committed to passing priority bills outlined by Duterte in his SONA, including the revival of the death penalty.