Drug War

The controversial drug war initiated during the Duterte administration is now facing scrutiny from the International Criminal Court, with allegations of being exploited for financial gain. Investigations suggest the campaign may have inadvertently benefited criminal networks and enriched those in power, prompting the ICC to list individuals as co-perpetrators and focus on key cases. This situation underscores the need for Filipinos to critically evaluate information and rely on credible sources amidst widespread disinformation surrounding the issue.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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PNP chief criticizes Oplan Tokhang, condemns drug war rhetoric

Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III criticized the Duterte administration's anti-illegal drugs operation Oplan Tokhang, describing it as flawed and marred by misinformation.
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House spox defends ICC case vs Duterte, calls VP claims baseless

The House of Representatives on Monday defended the International Criminal Court's case against former president Rodrigo Duterte, stating it is based on solid evidence and witness testimonies.
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No ICC warrant for Dela Rosa yet, but arrest possible via Interpol

On Sunday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that there is currently no warrant of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Senator 'Bato' de la Rosa.
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Palace: No ICC, Interpol comm on Duterte drug war co-perps

Malacañang has not received any communication from either the International Criminal Court (ICC) or Interpol regarding arrest warrants for Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa and other alleged co-perpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte's drug war.
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PH finds potential drug war victim remains in Taal Lake

Four years after the disappearance of sabungeros (cockfighting enthusiasts), the Philippine government has recovered what appears to be human remains during an ongoing search operation in Taal Lake, Batangas province.
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VP Sara Duterte dismisses link between missing 'sabungeros' and dad's drug war

Former President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed attempts to link him to the disappearance and alleged murder of 34 cockfighting enthusiasts as 'preposterous', according to his daughter Vice President Sara Duterte.
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PNP officers implicated in sabungero abduction

Eighteen members of the Philippine National Police (PNP) were implicated by whistleblower Julie 'Dondon' Patidongan in a complaint affidavit related to the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts or sabungeros.
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Justice Sec links drug war killings to e-sabong

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla suggested a potential link between drug war killings and e-sabong (online cockfighting betting) during a press briefing on Monday, July 14.
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Sara dismisses fake hospital photos of Duterte, says he's healthy

Vice President Sara Duterte has dismissed circulating photos allegedly showing her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, bedridden in a hospital, calling them fake.
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Palace calls for probe into missing sabungeros, links to drug war

Malacañang called for a thorough investigation into the missing sabungeros case after Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin ''Boying'' Remulla suggested that those involved may also be linked to the drug war.
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