DOJ, Ombudsman urged to probe, file charges vs Duterte over EJKs

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HOUSE of Representatives Quad Committee Co-chairman Bienvenido Abante Jr.on Monday called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Ombudsman to investigate and consider filing charges against former President Rodrigo Duterte following his recent admission of full legal responsibility for the killings related to his administration’s war on drugs.

In his opening statement at the Senate, Duterte acknowledged the “successes and shortcomings” of his administration’s war on drugs: “I alone take full legal responsibility… Sa lahat ng nagawa ng pulis pursuant to my order, ako ang mananagot at makukulong.

Abante noted that Philippine law prohibits murder and extra-judicial killings and warned that Duterte may no longer be shielded from investigation and prosecution.“While he was President, the law and political considerations protected him.

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Author / Journalist: Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz

Category: BusinessStartups

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Topics: Abante Admission Justice Must Legal Duterte House Full President Drugs Duterte’s

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Published On: 2024-10-28 @ 12:54:44 (14 hours ago)

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