LAWMAKERS are divided over the proposal to revive the death penalty on heinous crimes as the Philippine National Police warn that criminals are getting more aggressive in their activities.
House Bill (HB) Nos. 4084 and 3993 which seek the reimposition of the death penalty on capital crimes were filed by Alyansa ng mga Grupong Haligi ng Agham at Teknolohiya para sa Mamamayan (AGHAM) party-list Rep. Angelo B. Palmones and Bohol Rep. Erico B. Aumentado (2nd district), respectively.
Under the measures, death penalty is imposed on those who are found guilty of committing the following crimes: carnapping with homicide; kidnapping with homicide or for ransom; manufacturing, smuggling, or trafficking of dangerous or prohibited drugs; and plunder.
Read the full article: http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Proposal-to-revive-death-penalty-gets-mixed-reactions&id=49361
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By: Noemi M. Gonzales
Source: Business World, April 1, 2012
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