House OKs bill penalizing inmates caught with contraband
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives has passed on third reading a bill that imposes an additional 40 years in prison and a P10-million fine for inmates caught with contraband.
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Barbers panel wants criminal, admin charges vs ‘ninja cops’
THE House Committee on Dangerous Drugs chaired by Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has recommended the filing of criminal and administrative charges against police officials and officers involved in the alleged attempt to cover up Master Sgt. Rodolfo Mayo Jr.’s arrest in connection with the 990 kilos of shabu seized at a money lending firm in Tondo, Manila on October 8 last year.
Creation of drug courts sought anew as 300,000 cases remain pending
Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, November 12) — The creation of “Dangerous Drug Courts” was sought anew on Sunday to speed up the disposition of drug cases as about 300,000 or 72% of these are still pending based on data from the police and other agencies.
Lawmakers on Speaker’s ratings: We’re doing the right thing
MANILA, Philippines — Despite harsh criticisms, members of the supermajority coalition at the House of Representatives have expressed vindication with the latest double-digit surge in the ratings of Speaker Martin Romualdez, who was the main subject of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s tirades.
Solon cites PBBM’s ‘bloodless’ anti-drug war
Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers on Sunday lauded President’s style in addressing the problem of illegal drugs.