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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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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, September 8, 2025 at 4:15 PM

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Tue, September 2, 2025 at 1:25 PM

Remulla asks Ombudsman to dismiss cases filed against him

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla will ask the Office of the Ombudsman to resolve the administrative and criminal cases filed against him.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM

VP Sara says ex-President Duterte proud of archived impeachment

Vice President Sara Duterte shared that her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, expressed pride after the Senate archived the articles of impeachment against her.

Thu, August 28, 2025 at 1:11 AM

Duterte children visit father at ICC detention center

All four children of former President Rodrigo Duterte – Paolo, Sara, Sebastian, and Veronica – visited him at the International Criminal Court (ICC) detention center in The Hague ahead of his confirmation of charges hearing on Sept. 23.

Wed, August 27, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Napolcom probes EJKs during past drug war

Napolcom has announced a 'targeted investigation' into extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the previous administration's drug war, a first for the commission since 2016.

Sat, August 16, 2025 at 4:54 PM

Rep. De Lima pushes for anti-EJK law

Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima is urging for the swift passage of an anti-extrajudicial killings (EJK) law, specifically House Bill No. 1432, which she filed in July 2025.

Wed, August 13, 2025 at 8:00 AM

2 cops in missing sabungeros case earlier demoted for drug war deaths

Two police officers, Police Senior Master Sergeants Anderson Abary and Mark Anthony Manrique, are implicated in the missing sabungeros case and were previously punished for two drug war deaths in Laguna in 2018.

Thu, August 7, 2025 at 11:49 PM

Duterte team asks ICC to disqualify prosecutor Khan

Former President Rodrigo Duterte's legal team has formally requested the disqualification of ICC Prosecutor Karim Khan, citing a "grievous conflict of interest."

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 4:38 PM

Remulla: Marcos Jr.'s drug war effective, no killings involved

Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla asserted that the anti-drug campaign under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is effective and operates without resorting to killings, marking a new era grounded in accountability, science, and the rule of law.

Wed, July 30, 2025 at 3:36 PM

Skull, bones found in Taal Lake amid sabungero search

A human skull, found on Tuesday, July 29, along with other remains resembling human bones, was recovered from Taal Lake in Batangas during the search for alleged victims of missing sabungeros.

Tue, July 29, 2025 at 12:35 PM

12 cops face charges over sabungero abduction

Twelve active police officers are facing administrative charges before the National Police Commission (Napolcom) for their alleged involvement in the abduction of cockfighting enthusiasts (sabungeros).