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Amnesty urges Marcos to end drug war as killings persist
Human rights group Amnesty International has called on the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to adopt a clear and unequivocal policy ending the "war on drugs" and extrajudicial killings......»»
PNP chief: No need for new war on drugs
Newly installed Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil sees no need to declare a war on drugs for the country to achieve drug-free status......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»
7 dead after Davao City Mayor Duterte declares war vs. drugs
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 March) – Two more drug suspects died in separate buy-bust operations in Toril District here before dawn Tuesday, after they allegedly resisted arrest, a police official said. This brought the number of fatalities to seven since Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a “war” on illegal drugs last March […].....»»
Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the so-called “war on drugs” initiated by his predecessor......»»
‘This cannot be our reality’: De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary
'Injustice continues to cast a long shadow over our nation, its darkness deepened by the countless Filipinos who perished in the brutal war on drugs. Their stories cry out for justice, yet accountability remains an elusive dream,' says Leila de Lima.....»»
VP Sara ready to face ICC charges only before a Filipino court
Vice President Sara Duterte expressed her readiness to confront any allegations against her but insisted that she would only do so in front of a Filipino judge and within the jurisdiction of a Filipino court. In a statement on her Facebook page, she emphasized her refusal to participate in any process that could tarnish the reputation and integrity of the Philippine judiciary system. Duterte adamantly opposed the involvement of foreign entities in the country's legal affairs, citing it as a dishonor to the sacrifices made by Filipino heroes for the nation's freedom. Duterte, who previously served as vice mayor and mayor of Davao City, vehemently denied any involvement in the Davao Death Squad during her terms in office. She expressed dismay over the sudden appearance of a witness against her in the International Criminal Court (ICC) after assuming the vice presidency. Duterte dismissed the accusations and questioned the motives behind the allegations, asserting her capability to accomplish tasks without resorting to unlawful means. In a related development, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced his refusal to acknowledge the ICC's jurisdiction in the Philippines, considering it a threat to the country's sovereignty. He issued a directive for all government agencies to refrain from cooperating with the ICC, emphasizing the nation's non-recognition of the court's authority. Former senator Antonio Trillanes IV claimed that ICC investigators had gathered substantial evidence against former President Rodrigo Duterte regarding his administration's war on drugs. He anticipated an imminent issuance of an arrest warrant against the former president. Former President Rodrigo Duterte condemned the ICC's decision to initiate a preliminary investigation into the war on drugs, labeling it an insult to the Philippines and challenging the court's jurisdiction within the country. During his presidency, he initiated the withdrawal of the Philippines' membership from the Rome Statute, the treaty that established the ICC. The ICC appeals chamber recently granted a request to resume the investigation into alleged crimes against humanity related to the Philippines' controversial drug campaign, spanning from November 2011 to March 2019. The developments surrounding the ICC's probe into the Philippines' internal affairs have sparked a contentious debate, with key political figures and rights groups expressing divergent views on the matter. The ongoing tensions between the Philippines and the ICC underscore the complex intersection of international law, national sovereignty, and human rights issues......»»
If he gets elected, Yogi Ruiz warns drug traders to leave Cebu City
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Illegal drug traders were warned by former Bureau of Customs Commissioner (BOC) and former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)-7 Director Yogi Felimon Ruiz to leave Cebu City within 30 days if he is elected as mayor in the 2025 local and national elections. This was his promise as he is 100%.....»»
Cebu City buy-bust: 3 nabbed in Calamba drug den
CEBU CITY, Philippines –Law enforcers arrested a 51-year-old man, who was believed to the maintaining a suspected drug den, and two of his alleged visitors during a buy-bust operation in Barangay Calamba, Cebu City Monday night. Reports coming from concerned citizens led authorities to the drug den in Sitio Mangga that is allegedly being operated.....»»
Dela Rosa on Marcos’ inclusion in drug list: ‘No idea ako’
MANILA, Philippines — Former national police chief turned senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa did not give a categorical answer on whether or not President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA) drug users list during the administration of then president Rodrigo Duterte. “No idea ako, no idea. Hindi ko sinabing.....»»
PH highlights need for stable environment for e-commerce
PH highlights need for stable environment for e-commerce.....»»
DENR highlights alibangbang tree in tree-hugging event
DENR highlights alibangbang tree in tree-hugging event.....»»
Drug killings 95 percent lower than in previous admin
The number of deaths recorded under the Marcos administration’s war on drugs has decreased by over 95 percent, in contrast to the bloody anti-drug campaign of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Duterte dares Marcos Jr.: Let’s take drug test
The word war between President Marcos and his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte continues, with the former leader on Tuesday challenging his successor to undergo a drug test to once and for all prove that he is not a cocaine user......»»
Marcos, Duterte ‘drug war’ erupts
Turning the tables on former president Rodrigo Duterte who had publicly called him a drug addict, President Marcos said yesterday his predecessor is highly addicted to the painkiller fentanyl, the serious side effects of which may have affected his thinking and behavior......»»
177 cops charged for drug offenses
More than 170 police officers have been charged with drug-related offenses in Metro Manila and about 120,000 people have been placed behind bars under the administration’s war on drugs, President Marcos reported yesterday......»»
Mason caught with ‘shabu’ in Cebu City drug bust
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 40-year-old mason who was reportedly on the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency’s (PDEA 7) regional target list was caught with P136,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation in Sitio NGA, Barangay Lahug, Cebu City on Thursday afternoon, March 14, 2024. The arrested person was identified as Ricky J. Palanas,.....»»
Lufthansa to build 2nd hangar in Philippines
MANILA, March 14 (Xinhua) -- Germany's flag carrier Lufthansa is looking to build a second hangar in the Philippines, as part of its expansion plans in the Southeast Asia region, said Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual on Thursday. Pascual said the plan was discussed during a meeting between Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos and Lufthansa's managers in Berlin where Marcos was o.....»»
Spy Wednesday
What significant event took place on the Wednesday of the Holy Week? If Maundy Thursday was all about the Last Supper, the betrayal of Jesus, etc. and Good Friday was all about the kangaroo trial, torture and crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and Easter Sunday was the glorious resurrection of our Lord, what, I wondered, happened on the Wednesday before......»»