Tag: War on drugs
Church groups join ICC probe into ‘drug war’ killings
“This is a step in the right direction to promote transparency, fairness, and trust in public institutions,” said Father Antonio Labiao
Philippines to appeal ICC resumption of drug war probe
Officially, 6,181 people were killed in Duterte's "war on drugs" but rights groups say that up to 30,000 may have been killed
Rights group welcomes ICC decision to allow new inquiry into Philippines’...
“The ICC investigation ... is the only credible avenue for justice for the victims and their families of the ‘war on drugs’"
Philippines’ feast of Child Jesus a reminder of the gift of...
Human life should be seen not just as a fundamental human right but as a gift from the Creator
Philippine drug-related killings continue despite ‘shift’ of focus in drug war...
In its World Report 2023, HRW said the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has not ended the government’s “war on drugs”
Photos: Farming paves road to recovery for drug users
A livelihood program of a Church-based institution in the Philippines has been helping drug dependents on their road to recovery
Rights group welcomes Philippine gov’t decision to allow visit of UN...
The group welcomed the announcement by Justice Secretary Jesus Remulla that the UN Special Rapporteur will visit the Philippines next year
Police officer jailed in rare drug war conviction
During his six-year term, which ended in June, Duterte openly ordered police to shoot dead drug suspects if officers' lives were in danger
Justice for the rich, (in)justice for the poor
"Justice is not just getting a fair hearing in court. That is the least we can expect from society — which the poor do not even get"
Photos: ‘Paghilom’
A prayer service was held on Sept. 28, 2022, in Manila for the turnover of the urns of ashes of victims of extrajudicial killings
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