DAVAO CITY ---Former President Rodrigo Duterte is now at the Congress’ Quad Committee as it resumes hearings on the extrajudicial killings (EJKs) that marked his administration's war on drugs. The hearing is expected to address long-standing questions and concerns about human rights abuses that occurred during Duterte's six-year tenure, which was defined by an aggressive … [Read more...] about Duterte faces Quad Committee today in Marathon Hearing on Extrajudicial Killings
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Duterte takes full moral, legal responsibility for drug war
DAVAO CITY – In a poignant appearance before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee today, former President Rodrigo Duterte, appearing physically weak, asserted his full responsibility for his administration’s war on drugs. “I alone take full legal responsibility for everything the police have done pursuant to my orders. I am accountable and am willing to face imprisonment. The … [Read more...] about Duterte takes full moral, legal responsibility for drug war
Duterte welcomes ICC, says willing to sit down
DAVAO CITY, Philippines --- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, February 9, welcomed International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda, saying he is willing to sit down with her. Bensouda is here in the country to conduct “preliminary examination” into the alleged extrajudicial killings in relation to the “war on drugs” since July 1, 2016. The preliminary … [Read more...] about Duterte welcomes ICC, says willing to sit down
