Senators refile death penalty bill
SENATOR Ronald dela Rosa (right) and other senators have refiled bills seeking to impose death penalty on heinous crimes.The former PNP chief is with then Mayor Sara Duterte and former Senator Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who are now top oifficials of the land.
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go expressed his willingness to re-file a measure reinstating the death penalty for certain heinous crimes.
Although he expects a discussion on the quantity of illegal drugs that may be considered “high-level”, he said one kilogram could already be classified as such.
In the 18th Congress, none of the 11 death penalty bills filed by nine senators were acted upon after being referred to the Committee on Justice and Human Rights, chaired by former senator Richard Gordon.
“It was never given attention. Not even one hearing was conducted by the said committee. For this 19th Congress, I am optimistic that it will gain traction,” dela Rosa said.
Given the chance, he said he is determined to convince President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify the bill as urgent.
