Former Colonel Royina Garma Implicates Duterte in EJK

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In a shocking testimony before the House Quad Committee, former Colonel Royina Garma implicated former President Rodrigo Duterte in orchestrating extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during his administration. Garma claims Duterte directly initiated the formation of a national task force designed to replicate the “Davao Model” of anti-drug operations, notorious for its reward system that incentivized police officers to kill suspects. Garma’s testimony presents some of the most damning evidence yet, as her affidavit suggests that Duterte, along with Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, played pivotal roles in overseeing these killings.

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According to Garma, she was instructed by Duterte during a 2016 meeting to select a police officer to lead this campaign. She ultimately chose Colonel Edilberto Leonardo to spearhead the task force, which expanded the deadly methods previously used in Davao City across the country. The task force allegedly linked police killings to rewards, targeting both street-level drug suspects and syndicates operating from within prisons. Garma also revealed that Go, a close ally of Duterte, was aware of these operations, managing reports and overseeing financial reimbursements related to the killings.

The testimony has raised serious concerns about Garma’s safety. During the hearing, she expressed deep fear for her life, stating, “I am afraid for my life, my relatives, my friends, and my classmates…” Her admission underscores the risks whistleblowers face in exposing high-level political figures. Human rights advocates have since called on the government and the House Quad Committee to take swift action to ensure her protection.

The explosive nature of Garma’s allegations has reignited calls for accountability, with human rights organizations urging the government to file charges against Duterte, Go, and other implicated officials. These demands have grown louder as Garma’s evidence adds pressure for justice in the wake of Duterte’s controversial “war on drugs,” which claimed thousands of lives. The government is now under scrutiny to act decisively and uphold the rule of law in the face of these grave human rights violations.

With both local and international attention focused on this issue, the calls for justice are intensifying. Many are waiting to see if the current administration will finally hold those responsible for the bloodshed accountable, a demand that has never been more urgent.

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