The whistle-blowers against Duterte and his close allies

Peter Joemel Advincula, formerly known as Bikoy, is not the first whistle-blower to go public against either President Rodrigo Duterte or his close allies

[OPINION] ICC: Complementarity, not exhaustion of remedies

If the ICC has to wait for the Duterte regime to investigate – which is not forthcoming at all – the ICC will never be able to act

[OPINION] Respect for national proceedings?

If what Harry Roque means about 'national proceeding' is such national criminal proceeding against Duterte, the question is to be asked: is there or has there been such national criminal investigation against Duterte in the first place?

[OPINION] Newspoint | Abnormal evolution of justice

Ideology is a system of political and economic thought that chooses a particular character in a particular environment in whom to incubate, and conviction is well-informed steadfastness. Simpleminded, impulsive, and stubborn, Rodrigo Duterte is just all wrong for both.

Ties that bind: Who are Mans Carpio, Paolo Duterte connected to?

Here's the cast of characters as they relate to presidential son Paolo Duterte and presidential son-in-law Mans Carpio in the shabu smuggling controversy

Customs officials name-dropped Paolo Duterte – broker

3rd UPDATE In an earlier Senate probe Paolo Pulong Duterte was linked by former Davao policeman Arthur Lascañas to a shipment of shabu also from China He is mentioned again in relation to corrupt Customs officials

Bohol clash, Lascanas, Uson & Marcos | Evening wRap

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Of all people, Lacson should understand why I left PH – Lascañas

In a statement the self confessed Davao Death Squad leader reminds Senator Lacson that he was once a fugitive

U.S. & Russia, Lascanas, earthquake | Midday wRap

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Lacson: Who paid for Lascañas' trip to Singapore?

Senator Panfilo Lacson who led the Senate probe into Arturo Lascañas testimony says the family of the ex Davao City cop also flew a month ahead of him

Lascañas left for Singapore – immigration spokesperson

Bureau of Immigration spokesperson Antonette Mangrobang says there is no hold departure order or lookout bulletin against retired Davao City policeman Arturo Lascañas

Killings in war on drugs 'extension' of DDS system – Sabio

Lawyer Jude Sabio says testimonies of self-proclaimed Davao Death Squad members and pronouncements on killing drug personalities will help build a strong case against President Rodrigo Duterte before the ICC

Archbishop Villegas backs Matobato, Lascañas

In his Lenten message Archbishop Socrates Villegas presents true stories of conversion from self confessed hitmen Edgar Matobato and Arthur Lascañas

After days of silence, Dela Rosa debunks Lascañas claim

The PNP chief insists he cannot comment on other allegations because it s beyond his personal knowledge

Duterte appointees 'destabilizing' gov't – Pangilinan

Liberal Party president Senator Francis Pangilinan cites as examples the troubles besetting the PNP Bureau of Immigration Tourism Promotions Board and the DFA

Matobato lawyer to file case vs Duterte in ICC

Lawyer Jude Sabio says he wants to file by end of March the crimes against humanity case in relation to extrajudicial killings

More 'DDS whistle-blowers' coming forward?

Will more people join the likes of Edgar Matobato and Arthur Lascanas?

Rappler Talk Investigative: Arturo Lascañas, Duterte loyalist no more

Lascañas talks about his team of hitmen addresses policemen who will be involved in the revived TokHang operations and has a message for President Rodrigo Duterte as well

Lascañas warns PNP: One day, you'll feel the pain I feel

The self confessed hitman of the so called Davao Death Squad warns cops of a suffering that comes once you ve killed for the wrong reasons

Lascañas to Duterte: Killing 'not the ultimate solution'

Says Lascañas in Filipino: We cannot play the role of God deciding who will live and who will die That is so wrong

'I'm alive': Dance instructor of Duterte's sister denies Lascañas' claims

Ruben Borja Baguio the dance instructor of Jocellyn Duterte Villarica writes on Facebook that he is alive Lascañas reacts saying it is possible that Baguio is a different dance instructor or that they got the wrong man at the time

CHR forms new team to probe Davao Death Squad killings

The creation of the new team comes after former policeman Arturo Lascañas told the Senate that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered killings when he was Davao City mayor

Duterte: Davao Death Squad formed to fight NPA 'sparrow units'

It was then known as the DDS during Martial Law The sparrow units and the DDS were fighting it out says President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte, De Lima and Lascañas: Not a love triangle

The Supreme Court will see clearly that Duterte De Lima and Lascañas do not love each other but surely love for this country and for the rule of law will make the Court decide the case in the right way

From DDS 'denier' to whistle-blower: Why Lascañas changed tune

Senators grill the self confessed Davao Death Squad hitman over his decision to recant an earlier claim before the Senate

Lascanas, Yasay, Napoles | Evening wRap

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Lascañas' affidavit: Duterte's roles in Davao Death Squad killings

Retired policeman Arturo Lascañas claims then Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte ordered operations gave the go signal to kill provided monetary rewards and assured protection for Davao Death Squad members

Senate ends Lascañas probe after 1 hearing

The retired Davao policeman s testimony on the Davao Death Squad has no value says Senator Panfilo Lacson It s filed and noted

DDS probe, PMA, Trump | Midday wRap

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Lacson to Lascañas: Confession not enough proof vs Duterte

Senate Majority Leader Vicente Sotto III is set to question the probative value of the retired Davao policeman s testimony saying the probe is just for entertainment

WATCH: Senate hearing on Davao Death Squad, 06 March 2017

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The Senate scramble that led to the Lascañas probe

Lascañas public confession creates a stir inside the Senate and exposes a divided upper chamber

Senate probe, war on drugs, Oscars | Midday wRap

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Senate summons Lascañas to Davao Death Squad probe

2nd UPDATE The Senate committee on public order sets the hearing for Monday March 6

Solgen Calida: Trillanes should be charged for 'coddling' Lascañas

Asked what kind of case will be filed against the opposition senator Calida says Give me more time and I will have the proper case to be filed against him

Lascañas' affidavit: Grisly stories 'just tip of bloody iceberg'

UPDATED SPO3 Arthur Lascañas a self confessed hitman of the so called Davao Death Squad says he lied about its existence before because he was afraid for the safety of his family and himself

Martin, stop being an embarrassment to the Bisaya!

Martin please don t include us in your stupidity Admit that your lies were exposed And seek forgiveness from the journalists including Trillanes and the other senators

Martin, ayaw intawon paka-ulawi ang mga Bisaya!

Martin ayaw na mi intawon i apil sa imong kabuang Angkona na nga nabisto ang imong pambutbut ug pangayo na ug pasaylo sa mga peryodista apila na pud si Trillanes ug uban pang mga senador

Trillanes to Duterte: I will have you jailed

Senator Trillanes challenges the Duterte administration: I m next? Bring it on

Robredo urges Malacañang: Cooperate in Senate's DDS probe

Vice President Leni Robredo said the accusations of retired Davao City police officer Arthur Lascañas must be taken seriously and given careful consideration

Lacson's public order committee to handle Lascañas probe

Senator Panfilo Lacson says he is requesting for the sworn statement of retired policeman Arturo Lascañas

WATCH: Gordon on why he will not reopen Lascañas probe

Lacson: No Malacañang pressure on Lascañas probe

3rd UPDATE Senator Panfilo Lacson confirms the Senate will reinvestigate the Davao Death Squad but has not decided which committee will handle the probe

Senate probe, Tanay bus crash, illegal immigrants | Midday wRap

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#ThewRap: Things you need to know, February 22, 2017

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Senate to reopen probe into Davao Death Squad

UPDATED Senator Manny Pacquiao says some senators were emotional during the Tuesday caucus

CHR: New witness is key to Duterte murder probe

Philippine Commission on Human Rights chief Jose Gascon says new evidence from a retired policeman had removed murkiness about events in the president s past

Lascañas ready to face perjury, murder charges – lawyer

The retired Davao cop the second confessed member of the Davao Death Squad knows that his revelations have repercussions his lawyer says

LIST: Lascañas' involvement in killings allegedly ordered by Duterte

Retired Davao policeman Arturo Arthur Lascañas retracts his previous denials of his involvement with deaths attributed to the Davao Death Squad

SPO3 Arthur Lascañas: 'Blind obedience' ends now

Who is retired policeman Arthur Lascañas and can he be trusted?