MANILA, Philippines — Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano yesterday assured critics of the government’s move to restore capital punishment of ample opportunities to engage in a “healthy debate” while the House of Representatives deliberates on the proposal. “I can promise all of our kababayans, whether you are pro or against, that there will be a very healthy debate in the House. And that is our objective and main concern, especially those heinous crimes. So, for those who want a war against death penalty just continue to pray, but also work hard for peace and order,” he said. “I have always supported the re-imposition of the death penalty that was repealed during my time in the 13th Congress, but only on certain heinous crimes like: massacre, terrorism, killing with rape, plunder,” Abante said.

Source: Philippine Star July 28, 2019 16:00 UTC