Korte dapat ang humawak sa Duterte drug war case

Summary

The transcript discusses the Philippine Senate's debate over whether to investigate the war on drugs under the Duterte administration or to let the courts handle the matter. Senator IMY Marcos raises concerns about potential biases and suggests that if substantial evidence exists, cases should be filed in court. In contrast, Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa advocates for a Senate inquiry to gather more testimonies. The discussion highlights the importance of justice for victims, the roles of various government agencies, and the need for impartiality in addressing the issues surrounding the controversial drug war.

Takeaways

• 😀 Senator IMY Marcos recommends pursuing court action instead of a Senate investigation into the war on drugs.
• 😀 There are concerns about self-serving accusations if senators involved in the investigation are implicated.
• 😀 Senator Jingoy Estrada emphasizes the importance of testimonies from witnesses, including former President Duterte.
• 😀 Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa advocates for a Senate investigation to bring more witnesses forward.
• 😀 Senate President Francis Escudero advises against Dela Rosa leading the investigation due to potential bias.
• 😀 The investigation could lead to accusations of partisanship if senators are directly involved.
• 😀 There is a call for swift justice and accountability regarding the war on drugs.
• 😀 Marcos highlights that evidence from the House's Quad committee should be used to file cases in court.
• 😀 The senators discuss the potential consequences of the investigation and how it might reflect on the Senate as an institution.
• 😀 The overall sentiment suggests a preference for legislative action to prevent future abuses in law enforcement.

Q & A

What recommendation did Senator Imee Marcos make regarding the investigation into the war on drugs?

Senator Imee Marcos recommended that the case should be brought directly to court instead of being investigated by the Senate, provided there is substantial evidence.

Why does Senator Jingoy Estrada believe testimonies are important in the investigation?

Senator Jingoy Estrada emphasized that testimonies from those involved are crucial to ensure justice for the victims of the war on drugs.

What concerns did Senator Imee Marcos express about the Senate's potential involvement in the investigation?

Senator Imee Marcos expressed concerns that pursuing the investigation could lead to accusations of the Senate acting in a self-serving manner, especially if senators accused in the war on drugs case are leading the inquiry.

What did Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa propose regarding the investigation?

Senator Ronald Bato Dela Rosa proposed that the Senate conduct a parallel investigation into the war on drugs and encouraged former President Rodrigo Duterte to participate.

What was the perspective of Senate President Francis Escudero on the leadership of the investigation?

Senate President Francis Escudero advised against Senator Dela Rosa leading the investigation himself to avoid allegations of bias, suggesting that another committee could handle it.

What approach did Senator Imee Marcos suggest if substantial evidence against individuals in the war on drugs exists?

Senator Imee Marcos suggested that if there is significant evidence against individuals involved in the war on drugs, cases should be filed in court rather than using legislative investigations for political purposes.

What did Senator Marcos state regarding the need for legislative investigations?

Senator Marcos stated that legislative investigations should be conducted 'in aid of legislation,' focusing on what laws need to be changed or created to prevent future issues.

What did Senator Imee Marcos say about the timeliness of legal actions in drug war cases?

Senator Imee Marcos noted that delays in filing cases could result in evidence becoming stale and witnesses disappearing, emphasizing the need for prompt action by the Department of Justice (DOJ).

What was the reaction of some senators to the idea of investigating the war on drugs?

Some senators expressed support for investigating the war on drugs, highlighting the importance of uncovering the truth and ensuring accountability for those affected by the drug war.

How did Senator Imee Marcos view the possibility of the ICC's involvement in the drug war issue?

Senator Imee Marcos indicated that it would be better to resolve the issues quickly through the local justice system to avoid intervention from international bodies like the International Criminal Court (ICC).