Vic Rodriguez calls for death penalty reinstatement to fight corruption in the Philippines

Vic Rodriguez, a former executive secretary and current senatorial candidate in the Philippines, has called for reinstating the death penalty to combat corruption and drug offenses. He proposed lowering the threshold for corruption charges from P50 million to P5 million. Rodriguez stated that capital punishment for government officials convicted of plunder would be his top priority if elected. He emphasized the need for strong deterrents against corruption, citing harsher penalties in neighboring Southeast Asian countries. Additionally, Rodriguez criticized the 2025 General Appropriations Act for cutting the education budget by P12 billion while allocating over P1 trillion for public works. He expressed concerns about the effectiveness of a P500 billion flood control fund, linking it to corruption and mismanagement.