MANILA, Philippines — The death of mother Sonya Gregorio and her son Frank Anthony at the hands of Police Master Sergeant Jonel Nuezca not only sparked outrage among the public but also reignited debates as to whether or not capital punishment should be reinstated in the country.
Following the crime, some lawmakers have come out to voice out their support—renewing their push for the others—to reimpose the death penalty in the Philippines.
Over at the Senate, former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief-turned-senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa did not mince his words in saying that Nuezca deserves the death penalty.
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