Manila: Malaca±ang announced Wednesday that the potential reimposition of the death penalty, amid worries about widespread governmental corruption, necessitates a thorough study.

According to Philippines News Agency, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has yet to declare his stance on calls for reinstating the death penalty as a deterrent against corruption. Castro emphasized that any decision to reinstate and lift the suspension of the death penalty should be meticulously examined, highlighting that this is not a decision to be made hastily.

The push for the death penalty, particularly for plunder, has intensified following accusations of irregularities in the execution of flood control projects. Castro highlighted the importance of caution, pointing out the potential tragedy of an innocent person being falsely implicated in crimes they did not commit. She stressed the necessity for the five pillars of the country’s justice system to be ‘clean, good, and proper.’

Castro cautioned against being influenced by past events where individuals admitted to fabricating intrigues and planting evidence. She raised concerns about the possible imposition of the death penalty on innocent individuals due to false implications and planted evidence, underscoring the need for a profound study before any reinstatement.

The Independent Commission for Infrastructure, established by President Marcos, is actively conducting an in-depth investigation into the irregularities surrounding the flood control projects.