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Raquel Fortun

Dr. Raquel Fortun is a forensic pathologist who has conducted numerous autopsies to correct death certificates and investigate cases related to the drug war under President Duterte's administration. She recently assisted in DNA testing of remains recovered from Taal Lake, aiming to identify missing individuals and promote justice through scientific evidence. Dr. Fortun continues to advocate for better forensic practices and trained human resources in the Philippines.

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Recent developments on Raquel Fortun

Thu, July 10, 2025 at 7:02 PM

Two more sacks of bones found in Taal Lake

Divers retrieved two more sacks believed to contain human bones from Taal Lake, Batangas, bringing the total to five sacks recovered.

Thu, July 11, 2024 at 3:48 PM

Forensic pathologist flags high TB rate among PDLs

Noted forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun expressed concern over the number of tuberculosis cases among persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) that have undergone autopsy.

Wed, March 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Justice Sec orders NBI probe into Percy Lapid co-accused's death

Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla has directed the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to thoroughly investigate the death of Ricardo Zulueta, a co-accused in the Percy Lapid slay case.

Thu, October 5, 2023 at 11:15 PM

Forensic pathologist questions student's death certificate

Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun questioned the death certificate of Francis Jay Gumikib, a 14-year-old student who allegedly died from a teacher's slap.

Sun, February 5, 2023 at 1:57 PM

UN expert visits PH to probe extrajudicial killings

A UN special rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary, or arbitrary executions, Morris Tidball-Binz, has arrived in the Philippines for a visit from February 6 to 9.

Thu, February 2, 2023 at 2:33 PM

Fortun finds new evidence in Kian delos Santos case

Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun revealed new findings on the case of Kian delos Santos, almost six years after the teenager was killed by cops.

Tue, December 6, 2022 at 8:22 PM

Family seeks autopsy for slain NDF consultant Ericson Acosta

The family of National Democratic Front (NDF) consultant Ericson Acosta has had his remains autopsied by forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun to determine the cause of his death.

Thu, November 24, 2022 at 4:41 PM

Skeletal remains found at DOJ construction site

Construction workers unearthed skeletal remains at the Department of Justice (DOJ) main office in Padre Faura, Manila, during excavation for a new library.

Wed, November 9, 2022 at 1:13 PM

DOJ to autopsy 176 PDL cadavers at NBP

Department of Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla announced that the remains of 176 persons deprived of liberty at New Bilibid Prison will undergo autopsy to determine their causes of death.

Sat, October 29, 2022 at 12:38 PM

Percy Lapid murder middleman died of suffocation, independent autopsy finds

The supposed middleman in the murder of journalist Percy Lapid, Jun Villamor, died of suffocation by a plastic bag, according to an independent autopsy conducted by forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun.