That’s because of a climate of impunity created by the President when he gave policemen orders to wage a bloody campaign against illegal drugs, according to Sen. Leila de Lima and party-list representatives. The killing of Jee Ick-joo by policemen has prompted calls from lawmakers for PNP Director General Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to resign. ADVERTISEMENTBut Mr. Duterte has refused to let go of Dela Rosa. Rep. Harry Roque of Kabayan said in a press conference that Mr. Duterte should go slow with his statements that he would support the police “at all cost.”“This emboldens the police,” Roque said. Roque said the extrajudicial killings would not be resolved until the criminal justice system is reformed.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 23, 2017 17:57 UTC