Rodrigo Duterte turned government into one national gambling machinery by making E-sabong a state-enabled enterprise. By 2021, the system spanned 14 regions of the country.

Cayetano said Duterte deserves an interim release and house arrest, citing an accused individual’s right to good health, dignity and the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. But what about those killed, including young children who were once labeled as collateral damage by Sen. Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, in the course of the drug war?

In a time when corruption continues to plague our institutions, Jun Lozada's example reminds us that there are still heroes among us – ordinary citizens who choose to do extraordinary things when faced with extraordinary circumstances. His story is a testament to the power of truth and the indomitable spirit of those who refuse to be silenced by intimidation or persecution.