Former senator Leila De Lima emotionally recalled her unjust imprisonment, while former president Rodrigo Duterte sat beside her, during the 11th hearing of the House Quad Committee on Wednesday. Duterte was questioned about a statement issued during his administration, which labeled De Lima, also a former Justice secretary, the “mother of all drug lords.” “Naniniwala…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte dismissed all of the confessions made by alleged Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Arturo Lascañas during the House Quad Committee’s 11th hearing on Wednesday. Lascañas claimed he received orders from Duterte on whom to kill and where to dispose of the bodies. During the hearing, panel co-chair, Rep. Dan Fernandez of…
Former president Rodrigo Duterte confirmed allegations regarding a reward system implemented during his administration’s war on drugs at the 11th hearing of the House Quad Committee. Duterte made the admission when questioned by Kabataan Party-list Representative Raoul Manuel, who asked if the claims about a reward system were true. “Reward? Correct, very correct. Talagang totoo…
Quad Committee co-chair Bienvenido Abante Jr. said on Wednesday during the 11th hearing that while the committee will extend the respect due to a former president, it will not show deference in its pursuit of the truth. Abante expressed gratitude to former President Rodrigo Duterte for attending the hearing, giving the committee the opportunity to…
Former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte made a surprise appearance at the 11th public hearing of the House Quad Committee, despite earlier announcements that the session would be canceled to allow time to sift through potential credible resource persons. The committee reconvened after learning that Duterte would attend. “Kaya naman nang aming mabalitaan na darating ngayon…
In a press conference on Tuesday, House committee leaders underscored the need for legal assistance for police officers facing criminal and administrative charges related to their involvement in the bloody drug war during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s administration. Quad Committee chair, Rep. Robert Ace Barbers of Surigao del Norte, said that despite promises made by…
Sanson Buenaventura, a former senior police officer and security driver for former president Rodrigo Duterte, strongly rejected claims made by Edgar Matobato, who accused him of being the “boss” of a group connected to the Davao Death Squad (DDS). During the 10th hearing of the House Quad Committee on November 7, Buenaventura vehemently denied any…
Senior Police Officer 4 Sanson “Sonny” Buenaventura, the former security driver of former president Rodrigo Roa Duterte, denied all accusations of being the middleman between Duterte and the Davao Death Squad during the 10th committee hearing of the Quad Committee on November 7. Buenaventura refuted the allegations made by former Police colonel Royina Garma, who…
The House Quad Committee recently questioned Colonel Eduardo Acierto regarding his findings on individuals with close ties to former president Rodrigo Duterte who are allegedly involved in illegal drug activities. Col. Acierto attended the hearing via Zoom as he is in hiding, citing safety concerns after being issued a warrant of arrest and a P15…
The House Quad Committee has called on Atty. Martin Delgra III to represent former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte at the committee’s hearing, held at the People’s Center Building at the House of Representatives on November 7. As counsel for the former president, Atty. Delgra was invited to speak on behalf of Duterte regarding the reasons…