War on Drugs
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
criminal complaints filed against 50 cops
The National Police Commission and the PNP file a criminal complaint vs 50 cops in relation to P6.7-B shabu mess — June 13, 2023
Philippines won’t stop drug war arrests by Interpol – DOJ
- August 1, 2024
philstar.com
philstar.com
Evidence in Duterte ICC case: His ‘kill’ rhetoric, words
- July 17, 2024
newsinfo.inquirer.net
newsinfo.inquirer.net
Years Later, Philippines Reckons With Duterte’s Brutal Drug War
- June 29, 2024
nytimes.com
nytimes.com
President Marcos Jr. hasn't put an end to killings in the Philippines' drug war
- June 18, 2024
npr.org
npr.org
While ICC looms, House panel probes Duterte’s drug war killings for the first time
- May 21, 2024
rappler.com
rappler.com
ICC lawyer: Duterte faces arrest; Bato, Albayalde being probed
- May 9, 2024
philstar.com
philstar.com
P13.3B worth of shabu seized in Batangas; Town police chief gets spot promotion
- April 15, 2024
mb.com.ph
mb.com.ph
Like father, like son? Ex-Philippine president’s son warns he’ll ‘kill’ drug dealers
- March 26, 2024
benarnews.org
benarnews.org
Under Marcos, the Philippines drug war drags on – DW – 03/21/2024
- March 21, 2024
dw.com
dw.com
With ‘no chance for justice’ in the Philippines, drug war families eye ICC
- March 5, 2024
aljazeera.com
aljazeera.com