War on Drugs
Duterte on drug war: Do not question my policies; I offer no apologies, I did what I had to do
On The Scene: The Philippine Senate holds its first hearing into the Duterte drug war on Monday (October 28) parallel to the House Quad Committee hearing proceedings. — October 28, 2024
The Sunday Story: Life in the Shadow of the Philippines' Drug War
"They can just kill anyone." Since 2016, thousands have been killed in the Philippines' war on drugs. The bloody campaign began under the Philippines' last president, Rodrigo Duterte, who said he would be "happy to slaughter" three million drug addicts in the country. When current president Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took office in 2022, he promised to end this spree of state-sanctioned killings of alleged drug users and sellers, and focus on rehabilitation instead. — May 19, 2024
Transcript: Statement by Vice President Sara Duterte Regarding an ICC Probe
Vice President Sara Duterte's statement posted on Facebook calls to respect President Marcos Jr.'s decision to oppose any investigation from the International Criminal Court (ICC), citing unconstitutionality and undermining of Philippine legal institutions. — November 26, 2023
How one reporter tells the story of Philippines President Duterte's drug war
Patricia Evangelista's new book, Some People Need Killing, chronicles her reporting during Philippines' president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. — November 21, 2023
Ex-senator Leila De Lima thanks Marcos admin following bail grant
After she was granted bail on Monday, November 13, former senator Leila de Lima thanks the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for 'respecting the independence of the judiciary and the rule of law.' — November 13, 2023
Duterte urges ICC to hurry probe
- November 13, 2024
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sunstar.com.ph
Duterte admits he kept a ‘death squad’ as mayor to kill criminals
- October 28, 2024
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sunstar.com.ph
'A courtesy': No need for medical certificate to excuse Duterte's absence from House hearing
- October 22, 2024
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How Duterte's 5 am call to Garma starts a nationwide drug war
- October 14, 2024
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rappler.com
After Duterte, fight vs drugs keeps anti-poor face
- September 24, 2024
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newsinfo.inquirer.net
True reckoning for Duterte drug war
- September 10, 2024
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opinion.inquirer.net
Philippines won’t stop drug war arrests by Interpol – DOJ
- August 1, 2024
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philstar.com
Evidence in Duterte ICC case: His ‘kill’ rhetoric, words
- July 17, 2024
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newsinfo.inquirer.net
Years Later, Philippines Reckons With Duterte’s Brutal Drug War
- June 29, 2024
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nytimes.com
President Marcos Jr. hasn't put an end to killings in the Philippines' drug war
- June 18, 2024
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