‘Masyadong sketchy ‘yung decision: VP Duterte on Torre’s appointment as PNP chief | ABS-CBN
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‘Masyadong sketchy ‘yung decision: VP Duterte on Torre’s appointment as PNP chief
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned Tuesday the appointment of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as Philippine National Police chief, saying there were violations in Torre’s serving of the arrest warrant of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
Vice President Sara Duterte questioned Tuesday the appointment of Gen. Nicolas Torre III as Philippine National Police chief, saying there were violations in Torre’s serving of the arrest warrant of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
“May recent findings ang Senate of violations of law of this police officer. So bakit mo naman gagawin chief of police? Masyadong sketchy 'yung decision,” she told reporters outside The Hague in the Netherlands.
“May recent findings ang Senate of violations of law of this police officer. So bakit mo naman gagawin chief of police? Masyadong sketchy 'yung decision,” she told reporters outside The Hague in the Netherlands.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on March 11 upon his arrival from Hong Kong at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of its probe into his "war on drugs" that defined his presidency.
Former president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on March 11 upon his arrival from Hong Kong at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as part of its probe into his "war on drugs" that defined his presidency.
The ICC warrant for Duterte's arrest said that as president, the 80-year-old Duterte allegedly created, funded, and armed death squads that carried out murders of purported drug users and dealers.
The ICC warrant for Duterte's arrest said that as president, the 80-year-old Duterte allegedly created, funded, and armed death squads that carried out murders of purported drug users and dealers.
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He was brought to The Hague in the Netherlands on the same day he was arrested.
He was brought to The Hague in the Netherlands on the same day he was arrested.
Torre has defended his decision to serve the warrant of arrest against Duterte, saying he had the backing of both the Department of Justice and the PNP.
Torre has defended his decision to serve the warrant of arrest against Duterte, saying he had the backing of both the Department of Justice and the PNP.
A Senate panel inquiry led by Sen. Imee Marcos, sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, earlier claimed the Philippines had no legal obligation to arrest the former leader and turn him over to the ICC and that the arrest violated the former leader's rights.
A Senate panel inquiry led by Sen. Imee Marcos, sister of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, earlier claimed the Philippines had no legal obligation to arrest the former leader and turn him over to the ICC and that the arrest violated the former leader's rights.
Before Duterte’s arrest, Torre also led the search for and eventual arrest of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City, prior to his promotion as Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief.
Before Duterte’s arrest, Torre also led the search for and eventual arrest of televangelist Apollo Quiboloy in Davao City, prior to his promotion as Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief.
In the interview, the Vice President also criticized the appointment of Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House of Representatives and claimed the latter had been implicated in a bribery case.
In the interview, the Vice President also criticized the appointment of Martin Romualdez as Speaker of the House of Representatives and claimed the latter had been implicated in a bribery case.
The Vice President was impeached by the House of Representatives last February on various charges including alleged misuse of confidential funds as well as an alleged threat against Romualdez, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos.
The Vice President was impeached by the House of Representatives last February on various charges including alleged misuse of confidential funds as well as an alleged threat against Romualdez, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos.
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