MANILA – Several lawmakers at the House of Representatives on Monday called for the filing of charges against former president Rodrigo R. Duterte after he said during a Senate hearing that he will take "full legal responsibility" for alleged extrajudicial killings under his anti-drug campaign. In a statement, Deputy Majority Leader Jude Acidre of Tingog party-list led … [Read more...] about Solons call for filing of charges vs. Duterte over drug war deaths
War On Drugs
Duterte admits encouraging police to induce suspects to fight back
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte made a startling admission during the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee investigation, acknowledging that he encouraged police to provoke suspects into fighting back against law enforcement. “Ang sinabi ko ganito, prangkahan tayo, encourage the criminals to fight, encourage them to draw their guns. ‘Yan ang instruction ko, encourage … [Read more...] about Duterte admits encouraging police to induce suspects to fight back
Duterte, De lima, and EJK victims’ families attend Senate probe into drug war
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
Duterte won’t attend House hearing on EJK, cites health reasons
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
No cash reward in drug war, says Duterte
DAVAO CITY — There is no truth to the claim that former President Rodrigo Duterte provided cash reward system in the implementation of his administration's controversial war on drugs. Duterte's comments came in response to allegations made by retired police colonel Royina Garma, who stated that officers were rewarded with up to P1 million per kill under the so-called Davao … [Read more...] about No cash reward in drug war, says Duterte
