Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

The bishop warned that language defending extrajudicial killings risks normalizing violence and deepening what he called a “culture of death”

The cardinal said the creation of such a commission would send “a powerful message” that the country chooses “courage over fear"

In a statement issued Wednesday, he said reports suggesting a special mass for Duterte were “categorically incorrect.”

“We urge our government to uphold due process, adhere to the rule of law, and respect the fundamental principle of the presumption of innocence"

The former leader is accused of the crime against humanity of murder in connection with extrajudicial killings

His administration's campaign was widely condemned for its brutality, with thousands of alleged drug suspects killed in police operations

“It is about ensuring that no leader can ever again wield state power to violate the dignity and rights of Filipinos with impunity"

Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila following an International Criminal Court warrant for “crimes against humanity”

The complaint accused Duterte of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability and conduct unbecoming of a lawyer

“It would be the Christmas gift for Filipinos to hold accountable and to jail Duterte and his stooges,” said SCMP National Chairperson