Police Col Grijaldo detained for contempt after missing drug war hearings

Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo Jr. is currently detained in the House of Representatives due to a contempt order after failing to appear for four quad committee hearings.

Surigao del Norte 2nd District Representative Robert Ace Barbers confirmed that Grijaldo was arrested while at the PNP Hospital on December 14 and is now being held in the House detention facility, where he will remain until the Quad Committee terminates its probe.

Grijaldo's arrest stems from his refusal to testify about allegations of a rewards system used during the Duterte administration’s drug war, as well as claims made by retired police colonel Royina Garma.

During previous hearings, Grijaldo allegedly told senators that he was pressured by the House to confirm the existence of such a reward scheme but denied having any knowledge of it.

Another co-chairperson, Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr., and Quad Comm Co-chairperson Rep. Dan Fernandez had denied these claims, stating they would inhibit from discussions related to Grijaldo's testimony before the Senate.