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Senate Panel Tackles Degamo Slay
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The Senate Public Order and Dangerous Drugs Committee on Monday commenced an investigation in aid of legislation into the brazen assassination of Negros Oriental Gov. Roel Degamo, as well as the recent political assassinations in the country.
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who chairs the committee, said that while the Senate is not a court of law and cannot pass a sentence on a person believed to have committed a crime, it bears the responsibility to prevent the proliferation of evil.
He expressed the committee's commitment to uncovering the truth behind Degamo's murder and other political assassinations.
One of the issues that arose during the hearing was the virtual presence of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., who was being implicated in Gov. Degamo's murder.
The committee members unanimously agreed not to allow Teves to attend the inquiry virtually, despite his expressed intent to do so. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some senators citing legal and procedural concerns.
The murder of Degamo and other political assassinations have raised alarm among lawmakers, leading to the filing of Senate Resolution No. 518 by Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros.
The resolution seeks to address the increasing violence against political figures and calls for a thorough investigation into the motives and perpetrators behind these crimes.
Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, who chairs the committee, said that while the Senate is not a court of law and cannot pass a sentence on a person believed to have committed a crime, it bears the responsibility to prevent the proliferation of evil.
He expressed the committee's commitment to uncovering the truth behind Degamo's murder and other political assassinations.
One of the issues that arose during the hearing was the virtual presence of suspended Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr., who was being implicated in Gov. Degamo's murder.
The committee members unanimously agreed not to allow Teves to attend the inquiry virtually, despite his expressed intent to do so. The decision was met with mixed reactions, with some senators citing legal and procedural concerns.
The murder of Degamo and other political assassinations have raised alarm among lawmakers, leading to the filing of Senate Resolution No. 518 by Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros.
The resolution seeks to address the increasing violence against political figures and calls for a thorough investigation into the motives and perpetrators behind these crimes.
Apr 17, 2023
