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House recommends criminal raps vs ex-President Duterte, Bato, Go over alleged EJKs
House recommends criminal raps vs ex-President Duterte, Bato, Go over alleged EJKs
Former President Rodrigo Duterte testifies at the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing on extrajudicial killings, addressing alleged human rights violations from his administration's war on drugs on October 28, 2024. Maria Tan, ABS-CBN News/FileMANILA (3RD UPDATE) — The House of Representatives on Wednesday adopted its quad committee's recommendation to file criminal complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and his former top aides Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Christopher "Bong" Go — both now senators seeking reelection — over alleged extrajudicial killings during the previous administration's war on drugs.
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The House, which also adopted recommendations amendments to existing laws, ordered the quad comm's findings transmitted to agencies for appropriate action.
The House, which also adopted recommendations amendments to existing laws, ordered the quad comm's findings transmitted to agencies for appropriate action.
In its progress report, Surigao Del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers — quad committee lead chairperson — said Duterte, Dela Rosa, Go, as well as former police chiefs Oscar Albayalde and Debold Sinas should face "charges under Section 6 (other crimes against humanity) of Republic Act 9851, also known as the 'Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and other Crimes against Humanity.'"
In its progress report, Surigao Del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers — quad committee lead chairperson — said Duterte, Dela Rosa, Go, as well as former police chiefs Oscar Albayalde and Debold Sinas should face "charges under Section 6 (other crimes against humanity) of Republic Act 9851, also known as the 'Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and other Crimes against Humanity.'"
Similar charges have been recommended against former police officers Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo, and Palace aide Herminia "Muking" Espino.
Similar charges have been recommended against former police officers Royina Garma and Edilberto Leonardo, and Palace aide Herminia "Muking" Espino.
"The former President unequivocally confirmed the existence of the reward system targeting drug personalities and using leftover campaign funds to finance and support the reward system, in contravention of Comelec rules concerning the return of excess campaign funds," Barbers said, citing the Quad panel progress report.
"The former President unequivocally confirmed the existence of the reward system targeting drug personalities and using leftover campaign funds to finance and support the reward system, in contravention of Comelec rules concerning the return of excess campaign funds," Barbers said, citing the Quad panel progress report.
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During the November 13 Quad Comm hearing, Duterte admitted ordering the killing of illegal drug manufacturers and dealers in his drug war, but denied that his order included drug addicts. Asked about the thousands reportedly killed in his war on drugs, Duterte said "it was not enough."
During the November 13 Quad Comm hearing, Duterte admitted ordering the killing of illegal drug manufacturers and dealers in his drug war, but denied that his order included drug addicts. Asked about the thousands reportedly killed in his war on drugs, Duterte said "it was not enough."
The former President also confirmed his statement before the Senate that he directed cops to encourage suspected criminals to fight back, in order to justify killing them.
The former President also confirmed his statement before the Senate that he directed cops to encourage suspected criminals to fight back, in order to justify killing them.
The former President was also implicated by at least two resource persons in the August 2016 killing of three alleged Chinese drug lords in Davao Prison and Penal Farm.
The former President was also implicated by at least two resource persons in the August 2016 killing of three alleged Chinese drug lords in Davao Prison and Penal Farm.
"The most chilling revelations pertain to the extrajudicial killings that have scarred our nation's history. The investigations brought to light a harrowing narrative of abuse of power and institutional impunity during the Duterte administration," Barbers said.
"The most chilling revelations pertain to the extrajudicial killings that have scarred our nation's history. The investigations brought to light a harrowing narrative of abuse of power and institutional impunity during the Duterte administration," Barbers said.
"Witness testimonies, corroborated by evidence, revealed a system that incentivized the killing of suspected drug personalities—a system modeled after the so-called 'Davao Template' and replicated nationwide," he added.
"Witness testimonies, corroborated by evidence, revealed a system that incentivized the killing of suspected drug personalities—a system modeled after the so-called 'Davao Template' and replicated nationwide," he added.
The mega-panel, meanwhile, recommended further investigation to be conducted against the former President's son, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, and Duterte's former Presidential Economic Adviser Michael Yang, who were implicated in the illegal drug trade.
The mega-panel, meanwhile, recommended further investigation to be conducted against the former President's son, Davao City 1st District Representative Paolo Duterte, and Duterte's former Presidential Economic Adviser Michael Yang, who were implicated in the illegal drug trade.
Alleged Bureau of Customs fixer Mark Taguba earlier tagged Rep. Duterte as the leader of the so-called Davao group, which former Customs Intelligence Office Jimmy Guban later claimed was in control of the Bureau of Customs, since the former President took office.
Alleged Bureau of Customs fixer Mark Taguba earlier tagged Rep. Duterte as the leader of the so-called Davao group, which former Customs Intelligence Office Jimmy Guban later claimed was in control of the Bureau of Customs, since the former President took office.
Guban alleged this resulted in corruption and the proliferation of illegal drugs and agricultural products.
Guban alleged this resulted in corruption and the proliferation of illegal drugs and agricultural products.
In a statement, Rep. Duterte said he has "nothing to hide" and will welcome any investigation, though he stressed it must be "conducted by an impartial and credible body."
In a statement, Rep. Duterte said he has "nothing to hide" and will welcome any investigation, though he stressed it must be "conducted by an impartial and credible body."
"I must stress that any call for investigation must be based on credible evidence, not on pure hearsay testimony from convicted felon like Jimmy Guban," said Duterte. "If Congress is truly serious about addressing the proliferation of illegal drugs, they must begin by investigating those listed in the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) watchlist during the Duterte administration."
"I must stress that any call for investigation must be based on credible evidence, not on pure hearsay testimony from convicted felon like Jimmy Guban," said Duterte. "If Congress is truly serious about addressing the proliferation of illegal drugs, they must begin by investigating those listed in the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) watchlist during the Duterte administration."
Duterte said that he has filed perjury charges against Guban and called on the Quad Comm to "pursue genuine and unbiased investigations."
Duterte said that he has filed perjury charges against Guban and called on the Quad Comm to "pursue genuine and unbiased investigations."
On the alleged illegal POGO-related activities, the Quad Comm recommended further investigation on former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, and Cassandra Ong.
On the alleged illegal POGO-related activities, the Quad Comm recommended further investigation on former Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, former Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, and Cassandra Ong.
The Quad committee report also recommended the review, amendment and revision to the following laws:
The Quad committee report also recommended the review, amendment and revision to the following laws:
• Local Government Code
• Local Government Code
• Bank Secrecy Act
• Bank Secrecy Act
• Civil Registry Law
• Civil Registry Law
• Foreign Currency Deposit Act
• Foreign Currency Deposit Act
• Anti-Dummy Law
• Anti-Dummy Law
• New Passport Law
• New Passport Law
• Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act
• Witness Protection, Security and Benefit Act
• Anti-Money Laundering Act
• Anti-Money Laundering Act
• Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
• Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act
• PAGCOR Charter
• PAGCOR Charter
• Cybercrime Prevention Act
• Cybercrime Prevention Act
• Comprehensive Firearms Regulation Ac
• Comprehensive Firearms Regulation Ac
• Philippine Statistical Act of 2013
• Philippine Statistical Act of 2013
The quad comm was constituted in August "to collectively examine and deliberate... on the interrelated and complex issues during public hearings on EJKs, POGOs and illegal drugs."
The quad comm was constituted in August "to collectively examine and deliberate... on the interrelated and complex issues during public hearings on EJKs, POGOs and illegal drugs."
ABS-CBN News has reached out to former President Duterte and Senators Go and dela Rosa for their response to the recommendations of the quad committee.
ABS-CBN News has reached out to former President Duterte and Senators Go and dela Rosa for their response to the recommendations of the quad committee.
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Activist groups submit report on Duterte drug war killings to DOJ
Activist groups submit report on Duterte drug war killings to DOJ
MANILA — Activists submitted a compilation of alleged human rights violations committed under the war on drugs of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Department of Justice coinciding with the commemoration of International Human Rights Day.
MANILA — Activists submitted a compilation of alleged human rights violations committed under the war on drugs of former President Rodrigo Duterte to the Department of Justice coinciding with the commemoration of International Human Rights Day.
Among the organizations that staged a protest rally in front of the DOJ are Makabayan, Karapatan, Kapatid and other activists from the Southern Tagalog region.
Among the organizations that staged a protest rally in front of the DOJ are Makabayan, Karapatan, Kapatid and other activists from the Southern Tagalog region.
According to Makabayan President Liza Maza, they submitted the report entitled “Impunity and State Terror: Final Compendium Report of the Independent International Criminal Investigation into Human Rights Violations in the Philippines” and published by the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines.
According to Makabayan President Liza Maza, they submitted the report entitled “Impunity and State Terror: Final Compendium Report of the Independent International Criminal Investigation into Human Rights Violations in the Philippines” and published by the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines.
The information on the alleged violations may prove to be useful in the on-going investigation of the DOJ on former President Rodrigo Duterte and his drug war.
The information on the alleged violations may prove to be useful in the on-going investigation of the DOJ on former President Rodrigo Duterte and his drug war.
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Maza said the same report was submitted earlier to the International Criminal Court, which also has a pending investigation on Duterte.
Maza said the same report was submitted earlier to the International Criminal Court, which also has a pending investigation on Duterte.
“Narito po nakadetalye ang mga krimen ni dating Presidente Duterte kaugnay ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao at international humanitarian law at kami po ay umaasa rin na ito, dahil nai-submit na rin sa ICC, ay magagamit ang mga datos at mga testimonya na nakasaad dito nang sa ganon ay mas lalo pang maging malaman ang kaso na isinampa sa ICC at umaasa kami na sana ay kagyat na maaresto na si dating President Duterte at managot siya sa kanyang krimen laban sa mga mamayan,” Maza said.
“Narito po nakadetalye ang mga krimen ni dating Presidente Duterte kaugnay ng paglabag sa karapatang pantao at international humanitarian law at kami po ay umaasa rin na ito, dahil nai-submit na rin sa ICC, ay magagamit ang mga datos at mga testimonya na nakasaad dito nang sa ganon ay mas lalo pang maging malaman ang kaso na isinampa sa ICC at umaasa kami na sana ay kagyat na maaresto na si dating President Duterte at managot siya sa kanyang krimen laban sa mga mamayan,” Maza said.
In the report, it was noted that according to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations, at least 8,663 people were summarily executed during the war on drugs from 2016 to 2020.
In the report, it was noted that according to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights of the United Nations, at least 8,663 people were summarily executed during the war on drugs from 2016 to 2020.
“While police typically claim those slain were killed for fighting back, reports document systemic evidence and witness testimony to the contrary,” the report said.
“While police typically claim those slain were killed for fighting back, reports document systemic evidence and witness testimony to the contrary,” the report said.
As the groups also noted supposed human rights violations under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. they also issued a challenge to the current administration to go back to the fold of the ICC.
As the groups also noted supposed human rights violations under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. they also issued a challenge to the current administration to go back to the fold of the ICC.
“Syempre china-challenge din namin si Pres Marcos na maisulong niya ang kaso sa ICC kaya lang mukhang ano ba ito natatakot ba siya, kasi sa ilalim ng kanyang administrasyon marami ding violations,” Maza said.
“Syempre china-challenge din namin si Pres Marcos na maisulong niya ang kaso sa ICC kaya lang mukhang ano ba ito natatakot ba siya, kasi sa ilalim ng kanyang administrasyon marami ding violations,” Maza said.
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