DILG: No special treatment for guilty in drug war probe

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated on Monday that there will be no special treatment for anyone proven guilty in investigations related to the previous administration's anti-narcotics campaign.

During a media briefing at Camp Crame, Remulla emphasized that all individuals found guilty will face full legal consequences without any special privileges, stressing that 'there are no sacred cows' in this investigation.

Retired police colonel Royina Garma implicated former President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Bong Go in orchestrating a cash reward system for extrajudicial killings of drug suspects during their term, with details revealed in her affidavit to the House Quad Committee.

Garma's testimonies allege that Duterte ordered her to find a PNP officer to lead a national anti-drug task force that rewarded police officers for killings, replicating the 'Davao Model'.

PNP chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil said a committee has been formed to investigate Garma's statements and former chiefs involved in the war on drugs.

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin confirmed that Napolcom Commissioner Edilberto Leonardo tendered his resignation on October 4, which Remulla was informed of on October 8.

Remulla stressed that he will wait until all testimonies are concluded before taking any action, emphasizing the importance of thorough investigation and proper legal process, and added that several cold cases may be reopened with corroborative testimonies.