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Ni ROMEO ALLAN BUTUYAN II
TARGET ng Kamara dinggil lahat ng panig sa isinasagawang congressional inquiry kaugnay ng di umano’y extrajudicial killings na naganap sa giyera kontra droga ng nakaraang administrasyon.
Partikular na tinukoy ni House Committee on Human Rights Chairperson at Manila 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. ang paanyaya kay former President Rodrigo Duterte para humarap sa pagpapatuloy ng pagdinig ng Kamara.
Ayon kay Abante, hangad ng imbitasyon bigyan ng pagkakataon ang dating Pangulo para personal na sagutin ang mga ibinabatong isyu sa likod ng madugong giyera kontra droga, kasabay ng garantiya na ibibigay ang angkop na pribilehiyo at respeto kay Duterte bilang former president at dating kongresista.
“If the former President Duterte chooses to appear, the Committee will be as fair and respectful to him as it has been to every resource person invited to testify during the proceedings. We will also extend every courtesy due to a past Chief Executive and former member of the House,” pahayag ni Abante.
“Let me reiterate that the goal of this inquiry is to hear all sides, listen to all perspectives, and to gather as much information as possible regarding the extrajudicial killings allegedly committed in connection with the war on drugs,” dagdag pa ng kongresista ng Maynila.
“We welcome all input, especially from the officials and personalities who were involved in the previous administration’s campaign against illegal drugs, as we believe this will help the Committee when it prepares its report and recommendations.”
Samantala, nagbabala rin si Abante sa mga miyembro ng Philippine National Police (PNP) laban sa pagkuha ng larawan sa mga kaanak ng EJK victims na dumalo sa pagdinig ng House human rights committee.
Aniya, isa-cite for contempt ang sinuman miyembro ng PNP na mapapatunayan kumuha ng litrato.
“Meron tayo dyan mga biktima sa labas. And I was told that there are some police people who are taking pictures of them… If they do not want to be held in contempt, I do not want anyone taking pictures of anybody, if you are not a member of the media.”
“I am prohibiting any police officers from taking pictures of these victims. Respect this committee,” dagdag ni Abante, kasabay ng pangakong proteksyon sa mga kaanak ng EJK victims na nagtungo sa Kamara para magbigay ng salaysay.
“I fully acknowledge the fears and the reluctance that many may feel about coming forward to testify. These fears are real… they have basis. But the House of Representatives is here to support you, to safeguard your rights, and to ensure your safety,” aniya pa.
