Senator Alan Peter Cayetano's description of former President Duterte's drug war as a 'pro-life campaign' is criticized for its absurdity. In contrast, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has consistently condemned extrajudicial killings, embodying moral courage while politicians justify violence.

• 01Senator Alan Peter Cayetano controversially termed Duterte's drug war a 'pro-life campaign', equating killings with compassion.
• 02Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has openly condemned extrajudicial killings, providing support to victims' families.
• 03Cayetano and David both attended Ateneo de Manila University, but their paths diverged in moral and ethical stances.
• 04David's consistent opposition to violence contrasts sharply with the political rhetoric of fear and justification for killings.
• 05The article critiques the normalization of violence in Philippine politics, highlighting the moral responsibility of leaders.

The ongoing justification of extrajudicial killings impacts public perception of human rights and governance in the Philippines.