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Darkness At Noon with Rodrigo Duterte in power in the Philippines
Bobby
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Amid online rumors that she is
protecting the drug trade, Sen. Leila De Lima on Tuesday said she
supported President Rody Duterte's war on drugs. But she insisted
there must be another way to do it.
The former Justice secretary said she was concerned about the ongoing
vigilante killings of alleged drug criminals.
"We cannot wage the war against drugs with blood," De Lima said in a
privilege speech addressed to President Duterte, her fellow senators,
and the Filipino people.
She said doing so would only trade drug addiction with the "compulsion
for killing."
De Lima said the vigilante killings have prompted "do-it-yourself"
justice, with killings done instead of proper police investigations.
"A 91 percent approval rating for the President and what he stands for
is a formidable record," the senator said. "But we cannot base our
reactions to these killings on the popularity of the President.
Popular or not, murder must stop."
She wished the police would honor the rule of law when dealing with
drug criminals. Citing the right to life, De Lima reminded the
President that "All lives matter."
Sen. Leila De Lima on 'demolition campaign' against her: I will not
fall without a fight. https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt https://t.co/zI4RCSUJAo
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) August 2, 2016
'Demolition campaign'
De Lima called the online accusations against her as a "well-oiled
social media demolition campaign." She said she was being projected as
an enemy of the government.
De Lima said these attacks were not limited to social media, saying
even the President's men had "vilified" her.
The senator recently filed Senate Resolution No. 9, which seeks a
probe into drug-related killings and summary executions. Presidential
Legal Counsel Sal Panelo said this resolution seemed to be motivated
by "speculation and conjecture."
This was after videos and photos that showed De Lima partying with
Herbert Colangco, a druglord jailed in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP),
went viral.
In her speech, De Lima said these were propaganda and misinformation.
Last week, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre claimed that Justice
officials from the Aquino administration were being paid by NBP
druglords. Although no names were mentioned, De Lima said she knew
Aguirre was referring to her.
In response to De Lima's probe, Solicitor General Jose Calida said he
would not allow anyone to get in the way of the government's anti-drug
efforts. While national police Chief Bato Dela Rosa said he and his
men were in danger of "legal harassment and counter-charges" because
of their campaign against drugs.
The senator said these statements were "regrettable" and regardless of
the "hate campaign," she would continue opposing the ongoing murders.
Related: Robredo urges authorities to probe drug-related extrajudicial killings
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Darkness At Noon with Rodrigo Duterte in power in the Philippines
Bobby
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Amid online rumors that she is
protecting the drug trade, Sen. Leila De Lima on Tuesday said she
supported President Rody Duterte's war on drugs. But she insisted
there must be another way to do it.
The former Justice secretary said she was concerned about the ongoing
vigilante killings of alleged drug criminals.
"We cannot wage the war against drugs with blood," De Lima said in a
privilege speech addressed to President Duterte, her fellow senators,
and the Filipino people.
She said doing so would only trade drug addiction with the "compulsion
for killing."
De Lima said the vigilante killings have prompted "do-it-yourself"
justice, with killings done instead of proper police investigations.
"A 91 percent approval rating for the President and what he stands for
is a formidable record," the senator said. "But we cannot base our
reactions to these killings on the popularity of the President.
Popular or not, murder must stop."
She wished the police would honor the rule of law when dealing with
drug criminals. Citing the right to life, De Lima reminded the
President that "All lives matter."
Sen. Leila De Lima on 'demolition campaign' against her: I will not
fall without a fight. https://t.co/sDo55hwVGt https://t.co/zI4RCSUJAo
— CNN Philippines (@cnnphilippines) August 2, 2016
'Demolition campaign'
De Lima called the online accusations against her as a "well-oiled
social media demolition campaign." She said she was being projected as
an enemy of the government.
De Lima said these attacks were not limited to social media, saying
even the President's men had "vilified" her.
The senator recently filed Senate Resolution No. 9, which seeks a
probe into drug-related killings and summary executions. Presidential
Legal Counsel Sal Panelo said this resolution seemed to be motivated
by "speculation and conjecture."
This was after videos and photos that showed De Lima partying with
Herbert Colangco, a druglord jailed in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP),
went viral.
In her speech, De Lima said these were propaganda and misinformation.
Last week, Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre claimed that Justice
officials from the Aquino administration were being paid by NBP
druglords. Although no names were mentioned, De Lima said she knew
Aguirre was referring to her.
In response to De Lima's probe, Solicitor General Jose Calida said he
would not allow anyone to get in the way of the government's anti-drug
efforts. While national police Chief Bato Dela Rosa said he and his
men were in danger of "legal harassment and counter-charges" because
of their campaign against drugs.
The senator said these statements were "regrettable" and regardless of
the "hate campaign," she would continue opposing the ongoing murders.
Related: Robredo urges authorities to probe drug-related extrajudicial killings
--
Disclaimer:Everyone posting to this Forum bears the sole responsibility for any legal consequences of his or her postings, and hence statements and facts must be presented responsibly. Your continued membership signifies that you agree to this disclaimer and pledge to abide by our Rules and Guidelines.To unsubscribe from this group, send email to: ugandans-at-heart+unsubscribe@googlegroups.com
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