A task force led by retired Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo, based at the regional office of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) in Davao
A task force led by retired Police Col. Edilberto Leonardo, based at the regional office of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group in Davao City, was at the center of the Duterte administration’s reward-driven war on drugs.
Leonardo, then CIDG Region 11 chief, assembled a team of trusted operatives to carry out the drug war’s operations, patterned after the infamous “Davao Model” used during Duterte’s time as mayor—a system that rewarded police for killing drug suspects. “Rewards were only given for killings, while for arrests, only the funding of the COPLAN and a refund for the expenses was given,” Garma explained, referring to the case operation plan.
While Parungo handled the finances, Berganio continued to maintain the list of drug personalities, ensuring that intelligence from police officers was properly compiled and delivered to Leonardo for final decisions. Garma testified that Leonardo regularly briefed senior law enforcement officers, including those from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency and the Philippine National Police .
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