Police colonel accuses lawmaker of pressuring him during Senate probe

Police Col. Hector Grijaldo Jr. accused Rep. Dan Fernandez of instructing him to confirm claims about a reward system in the drug war led by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Grijaldo made the allegations during a Senate probe. Fernandez denied the accusations, stating that Grijaldo was only asked about his knowledge of the reward system. He claimed Grijaldo's testimony was an attempt to discredit the House committee. During the Senate hearing, families of victims of extrajudicial killings shared their experiences. One widow recounted her husband's death during the drug war, highlighting the involvement of police in drug sales.