Drilon, a strong critic of the controversial bill restoring the death penalty, issued the statement after noting that a number of senators in the 18th Congress are now openly endorsing the passage of such a measure. “We strongly and unequivocally oppose the reimposition of death penalty. Manny Pacquiao, Ronald dela Rosa, Panfilo Lacson and Christopher Go have filed bills reviving the death penalty for heinous crimes. Against the death penalty bill are members of the minority, Sens. Drilon said that anti-death penalty senators will count on support from the majority of Filipinos who expressed strong opposition to restoring the death penalty.

Source: Philippine Star July 05, 2019 16:30 UTC