MANILA – Retired police colonel and former Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) General Manager Royina Garma has submitted an affidavit, directly implicating former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte in orchestrating a nationwide campaign that led to extrajudicial killings (EJKs) of drug suspects during his term. In her affidavit submitted to the House Quad Committee on … [Read more...] about Garma links ex-Pres. Duterte to state-sanctioned EJKs in war on drugs
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Kerwin Espinosa claims father’s slay ordered by ex-president Duterte
MANILA – Self-confessed drug lord Kerwin Espinosa claimed on Friday that former president Rodrigo Duterte ordered the 2016 killing of his father, Albuera Mayor Rolando Espinosa, during the previous administration’s war on drugs. During the eighth public hearing of the House quad committee, Espinosa testified that Duterte’s public threats to kill those on the so-called … [Read more...] about Kerwin Espinosa claims father’s slay ordered by ex-president Duterte
Former President Duterte figure’s potential comeback as City Mayor
DAVAO CITY --- Former President Rodrigo Duterte, known for his controversial war on drugs during his presidency, is now making a strong statement as he hints at a potential comeback as the Mayor of Davao City. Duterte's history with the war on drugs dates back to his time as the President and as Davao City Mayor for two decades, when he focused a significant part of his … [Read more...] about Former President Duterte figure’s potential comeback as City Mayor
Drug suspect arrested in Bukidnon with P409K worth of Shabu
DAVAO CITY — The Malaybalay City Police Station, part of the Bukidnon Police Provincial Office, arrested a watch-listed individual for violations of R.A. 9165, the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The arrest took place in Purok 2, Brgy. Casisang, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, resulting in the seizure of suspected shabu. The suspect, identified as alias “Bernard,” … [Read more...] about Drug suspect arrested in Bukidnon with P409K worth of Shabu
Cutoms seizes PhP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in five air parcels
DAVAO CITY — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted illegal drugs valued at approximately PhP1.4 million concealed in five parcels at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport last week. A physical examination of the parcels revealed that four contained 27 vape cartridges filled with cannabis oil, while the fifth contained 1,049 grams of kush (high-grade marijuana). The total … [Read more...] about Cutoms seizes PhP1.4 million worth of illegal drugs in five air parcels