MANILA, Philippines — A senior leader at the House of Representatives called on Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa to “come forward with the truth” regarding his role in the war on drugs under the Duterte administration.
In a statement on Friday, Minority Leader and 4P’s Partylist Rep. Marcelino Libanan stressed that “honesty and accountability” remained paramount in the face of such grave accusations of extrajudicial killings.
“Senator Dela Rosa, ang hinihingi natin dito ay simple lang — maging tapat tayo sa taumbayan at sa Diyos (what we’re asking for is quite simple – be honest with the people and with God). The truth has a way of coming out, no matter how much we try to hide it. It is better to face it now with honesty,” Libanan said.
He added that being truthful was a fundamental value, not just for public servants, but for all individuals who aim to l serve with integrity.
Libanan said that the testimony of Police Lt.Col. Jovie Espenido was commendable despite the risks involved.
“Ang katapangan ni Colonel Espenido ay isang halimbawa ng tunay na pagmamahal sa bayan at sa katotohanan. Ang mga taong lumalaban para sa katotohanan ay nagpapakita ng tunay na pagmamalasakit sa kapwa (Espenido’s bravery is an example of one’s love for the truth and his country),” Libanan said.
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