Tag: War on drugs
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
Human Rights Watch calls for ‘strong action’ on alleged rights abuses...
HRW said “extrajudicial killings” in the Philippine government’s “war on drugs” still occur on a regular basis
Human Rights Watch hits Philippines over rights probe claim
HRW found no compelling evidence that the Philippine government was seriously investigating the killings
Body of Kian Delos Santos exhumed five years after death in...
“After five years, let us see if we can still discover more truth,” said Randy Delos Santos, the victim’s uncle
Music and drug war film ‘Blue Room’ bags major Cinemalaya awards
The movie is a rock and roll commentary on youth, power, and privilege as it revolves around the story of a progressive indie rock band

















