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Duterte, De lima, and EJK victims’ families attend Senate probe into drug war

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DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte, ex-Senator Leila De Lima, and families of victims of reported extrajudicial killings convened at a Senate probe examining the controversial drug war that led to over 6,000 deaths during Duterte's administration. In his opening statement, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentl addressed the magnitude of the issue, saying  “Sobrang … [Read more...] about Duterte, De lima, and EJK victims’ families attend Senate probe into drug war

Indian survives ambush in Maguindanao

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COTABATO CITY – An Indian national involved in the money lending business survived an ambush by unidentified attackers on Thursday along the national highway in Maguindanao del Sur. The victim, who sustained just minor injuries, was attacked while driving along Barangay Labu-Labu in Datu Hoffer Ampatuan town. Despite a gunshot to the elbow, he managed to drive to … [Read more...] about Indian survives ambush in Maguindanao

Duterte won’t attend House hearing on EJK, cites health reasons

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DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte will not attend today’s hearing convened by the House Quad Committee of the House of Representatives regarding the extra-judicial killings (EJK) that occurred during his administration. In a letter addressed to the committee, Duterte’s lawyer stated that the former president is not feeling well and requires rest. He has … [Read more...] about Duterte won’t attend House hearing on EJK, cites health reasons

Council candidate fatally shot dead in Maguindanao

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COTABATO CITY – The police in Maguindanao province will establish a Special Investigation Task Group (SITG) following the tragic killing of a candidate for municipal councilor in the upcoming 2025 elections, confirmed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec). The victim, identified as Toto Gogo Kensa, 45, was riding a motorcycle with his wife, Bai Norhaiya, from Shariff … [Read more...] about Council candidate fatally shot dead in Maguindanao

19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi

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DAVAO CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) assisted in rescuing 19 individuals alleged to be victims of human trafficking on board a passenger/RoRo vessel at the Port of Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, on October 11, 2024. While conducting a routine roving inspection, the PCG Sea Marshals noticed a group of passengers discussing their intentions to travel to Malaysia. In response, the … [Read more...] about 19 alleged trafficking victims rescued in Tawi-Tawi