Father fights years to correct son's death certificate in drug war
Rodrigo Baylon received a corrected death certificate for his son Lenin, who was killed in 2016 during President Duterte's drug war.
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Raquel Fortun
Dr. Raquel Fortun is a forensic pathologist who has uncovered discrepancies in death certificates of individuals killed during the Philippines' war on drugs under President Rodrigo Duterte. She revealed that many drug war victims had false causes of death listed to conceal execution-style killings, contributing to legal battles and calls for accountability. Her work supports families seeking justice and highlights systemic issues within the Philippine justice system.
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Last updated at April 12, 2025.
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Dr. Fortun raises TB concerns among inmates at New Bilibid
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun raised concerns about tuberculosis among inmates who died at the New Bilibid Prisons in Muntinlupa City.
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DOJ orders NBI to probe Zulueta's suspicious death
Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to investigate the death of Ricardo Zulueta, one of the accused in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
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Pathologist doubts slap caused student's death
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun expressed doubts about the theory that a slap caused the death of 14-year-old student Francis Jay Gumikib.
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Forensic pathologist: Jemboy died from brain injuries, drowning contributory
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun revealed that 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar died due to craniocerebral injuries from a gunshot wound to the head, with drowning as a contributory cause.
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Fortun reveals improper autopsy findings in Kian case
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun revealed new findings on Kian delos Santos' case almost six years after his death.
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Fortun still analyzing NDF consultant Acosta's autopsy findings
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun is still analyzing the autopsy findings on National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Ericson Acosta.
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Skeletal remains of 3-5 people found at DOJ construction site
Skeletal remains belonging to three to five people were found at a construction site within the Department of Justice (DOJ) compound in Manila on Thursday, November 24.
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Justice Sec: Percy Lapid middleman's death planned
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DOJ holds 7 for questioning in 'middleman's' planned death
Justice Secretary Jesus Cripsin Remulla announced on Saturday that the DOJ is holding seven individuals who have information about the death of Jun Villamor, an alleged middleman in the killing of broadcaster Percy Lapid.
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