Dela Rosa told: Bare truth on drug war
(UPDATE) HOUSE Minority Leader and 4P's Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa should come forward and reveal the truth of his involvement in the bloody war on drugs during the term of former president Rodrigo Duterte.During Wednesday's hearing of the House Quad Committee — Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, Human Rights, and Public Accounts — LtCol. Jovie Espenido tagged dela Rosa as a major character in Duterte's drug war that killed more than 6,000 individuals."Senator Dela Rosa, what we're asking for is quite simple — be honest to the people and to God. The truth has a way of coming out, no matter how much we try to hide it. It is better to face it now with honesty," Libanan said in a statement.He added that being truthful is a fundamental value not just for public servants but for all individuals who aim to serve with integrity.He commended Espenido for speaking the truth despite the risks involved."Espenido's bravery is an example of one's love for truth and country," Libanan said."Senator, it's not yet too late to admit your fault and repent. The path to redemption is always open for those willing to walk it," he added.Meanwhile, Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said the House Quad Committee was helping the Philippine National Police (PNP) "clean its house" and identify corrupt policemen involved in extrajudicial killings during Duterte's drug war."The Quadcom hearing is a congressional investigation that will result in criminal charges, administrative dismissals, and convictions. We are doing this methodically so that the charges will stand in court," Flores said, noting there could be a "few thousand" corrupt police officers in active duty based on the number of cases the PNP Internal Affairs Service and the Department of Justice were investigating.
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(UPDATE) HOUSE Minority Leader and 4P's Party-list Rep. Marcelino Libanan said Sen. Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa should come forward and reveal the truth of his involvement in the bloody war on drugs during the term of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
During Wednesday's hearing of the House Quad Committee — Dangerous Drugs, Public Order and Safety, Human Rights, and Public Accounts — LtCol. Jovie Espenido tagged dela Rosa as a major character in Duterte's drug war that killed more than 6,000 individuals.
"Senator Dela Rosa, what we're asking for is quite simple — be honest to the people and to God. The truth has a way of coming out, no matter how much we try to hide it. It is better to face it now with honesty," Libanan said in a statement.
He added that being truthful is a fundamental value not just for public servants but for all individuals who aim to serve with integrity.
He commended Espenido for speaking the truth despite the risks involved.
"Espenido's bravery is an example of one's love for truth and country," Libanan said.
"Senator, it's not yet too late to admit your fault and repent. The path to redemption is always open for those willing to walk it," he added.
Meanwhile, Bukidnon 2nd District Rep. Jonathan Keith Flores said the House Quad Committee was helping the Philippine National Police (PNP) "clean its house" and identify corrupt policemen involved in extrajudicial killings during Duterte's drug war.
"The Quadcom hearing is a congressional investigation that will result in criminal charges, administrative dismissals, and convictions. We are doing this methodically so that the charges will stand in court," Flores said, noting there could be a "few thousand" corrupt police officers in active duty based on the number of cases the PNP Internal Affairs Service and the Department of Justice were investigating.
