Rappler's latest stories on Duterte drug war
Dozens of shabu sachets, drug kits seized in Cebu City Jail
'The drugs we seized here only shows that we really have a problem,' says Cebu City Jail Superintendent Julius Arro
[OPINION] A personal reflection: Reading Randy Ribay’s 'Patron Saints of Nothing'
We must read this because it is written for us. We, too, must rescue ourselves from our stony indifference.
‘Duterte believes Espenido is clean’ – Malacañang
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says Police Lieutenant Colonel Espenido 'continues to enjoy the trust and confidence of the President'
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] Blowback
So, why would Duterte, a can-do-no-wrong case, yield the running of his centerpiece campaign to Robredo, thus implying that he could not hack it himself?
Robredo clarifies: I don't want end to drug war, only a 'tweak'
'Ang sinabi ko, dapat i-assess ng pamahalaan kung tama pa ba iyong strategy na ginagamit. Kasi kung mali na, kailangang i-tweak,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Barug PDP-Laban bets in Cebu City weigh in on Duterte's 'drug war'
Some candidates throw their support behind the ongoing campaign, while others propose different solutions to the illegal drug problem
Duterte: End of PH drug menace in 3 years | Evening wRap
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Theater therapy for widows, orphans of Duterte drug campaign
The participants in the workshop are asked to narrate how their loved ones were killed over and over again until they can tell their stories without stuttering or wailing
Rappler among finalists of 2018 Osborn Elliott Prize
Journalist Patricia Evangelista and photographer Carlo Gabuco are lauded for their investigations into police killings published under Rappler's Impunity Series
PDEA admits cases vs officials in drug list 'not airtight'
Director General Aaron Aquino says, however, that the PDEA stands by the intelligence the government has gathered
[OPINION | NEWSPOINT] ‘Tuloy ang laban!’
Mogato is the last to be fooled. He knows that, along with his Reuters colleagues, he is a particular target for the particular crime of putting names and faces to some of those numbers and detailing the cold, sick, subhuman instincts with which Duterte's war has been prosecuted.
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, April 5, 2018
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War on drugs: Police kill 7, arrest 811 during Holy Week 2018
The killings and arrests are done under anti-illegal drugs raids and buy-busts as Oplan Tokhang was suspended during the holidays
Evading probes? The many times Duterte admin didn't give drug war documents
Requests for documents related to the government's anti-drug campaign by various local bodies were mostly rejected and the reasons cited – if their letters were even given a reply at all – all point towards protecting national security
Roque to recommend another UN rapporteur to probe drug killings
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who is also President Rodrigo Duterte's adviser on human rights, says the Philippine government will 'definitely not' agree to an investigation by Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard
[OPINION] Lesson from prison: How political persecution keeps the ideals of democracy alive
You cannot kill or jail an idea. By persecuting the messenger, you strengthen it.
De Lima dares Duterte: Support UN-led probe into drug war deaths
'If he has nothing to hide, then it’s high time for the President to support the independent investigation into the human rights violations and abuses incessantly happening under his regime,' says Senator Leila de Lima
Calida refuses to give SC full documentation of drug war
Solicitor General Jose Calida tells the High Court that the documents have 'national security implications'
Half-empty homes: The teenagers killed in 2017
Rappler revisits the homes of some of the slain teens and reconnects with the people they left behind
Palace says Duterte 'Person of the Year' award 'wrong'
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar says the opposite is true – President Duterte, he says, has done all possible to fight organize crime, end drugs, and corruption
Rodrigo Duterte, Mandaluyong shootout, Bangko Sentral deadline | Midday wRap
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Drug war earns Duterte ‘Person of the Year’ title from U.S. nonprofit
The Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project gives the title to an 'individual who has done the most in the world to advance organized criminal activity and corruption'
Police and funeral homes: The business of picking up the dead
Funeral homes that wish to extend services in cases that involve killings need to be accredited by the Philippine National Police. Sometimes being 'favored' carries extra costs.
The cost of dying in Duterte's war on drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs has left thousands of casualties in its wake. But families of victims can barely afford to bury their dead because of high funeral costs.
The red mark
For three months in 2017, the Payatas village hall and the police station demanded the profiling and drug testing of residents they believed were drug personalities. Every household that refused was marked red.
This is where they do not die
The war, as we have discovered, is fought in places where privilege does not extend
Charlie Jean Du: 'Spare me. I'm pregnant!'
'It’s like they killed an animal,' says Liezel Du of the fate of her teenage daughter who had bullets lodged in her arms, stomach, and buttocks
Rule of law best way to fight drug problem – Trump adviser
'President [Trump] is very concerned about the drug problem, but also the way that we will go after that here is to do it through more effective law enforcement as well as a broad range of other actions including education,' says US national security adviser H.R. McMaster
Top Catholic seminary hits killings in Duterte drug war
'We will not forget the evil that has come upon us,' seminarians of the Jesuit-run San Jose Seminary say in a statement on All Souls' Day
Family of slain teen Raymart Siapo finds consolation in law of karma
Mourning the loss of her firstborn has not been easy for Luzviminda Siapo. While her new barbeque stand has been keeping her busy, there are moments when she would break down and cry while grilling.
On eve of Undas, mothers seek justice for slain teenage sons
'There are thousands more like me. I don't want other mothers to experience what I went through,' says Marielyn Segovia, whose 15-year-old son was killed in December 2016
Dangerous Drugs Board proposes 'pro-life, pro-poor' anti-drug campaign
The DDB hopes that its pitch for a bloodless drug war is approved by President Rodrigo Duterte
'Spokesperson Roque' hopes to advise Duterte on human rights issues
'The charade is now over as Roque is liberated and obligated to be the President’s official apologist,' says opposition lawmaker Edcel Lagman in response to the Palace post of Kabayan Representative Harry Roque
95% of Filipinos say drug suspects should be ‘captured alive’
The number of Filipinos who believe it's important to capture drug suspects alive increased in September compared to June, according to a Social Weather Stations survey
If crimes rise, I'll ask Duterte to order PNP back to drug war – Dela Rosa
Will the PNP return to the drug war?
Kick PH out of UNHRC? 'My God, do it, stupid!' says Duterte
This comes after a Human Rights Watch director said the Philippines can be kicked out of the UNHRC if the drug war killlings continue
PNP suspends Oplan Double Barrel, again
(2nd UPDATE) This follows President Rodrigo Duterte ordering all agencies to leave all anti-drug operations to the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA)
PNP's next target: 'Riding-in-tandem' shooters
'Yung mga riding-in-tandem, bantay kayo ngayon. Uupakan namin kayo,' warns PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa
Drug war reason for satisfaction, dissatisfaction on Duterte – SWS
(UPDATED) The Social Weather Stations revealed the finding during its Opinion on Drug War study presentation. They say the numbers have yet to be released.
PDEA chief says PNP 'still needed' in drug war
The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency only has over a thousand agents, says PDEA chief Aaron Aquino
Duterte fires two PNP 'narco-generals'
They are former Quezon City police director Chief Superintendent Edgardo Tinio, and former Metro Manila police chief Director Joel Pagdilao
High-ranking cop fired for sniffing shabu
Police Superintendent Lito Cabamongan is fired after the PNP's Internal Affairs Service found him guilty of grave misconduct
Maasim mayor Lopez surrenders to Pacquiao
(2nd UPDATE) Maasim Mayor Aniceto Lopez Jr surrenders just hours after authorities discovered illegal drugs in his home
'No case' of extrajudicial killing under Duterte – PNP
(3rd UPDATE) Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella says that 'regardless of the definition,' the government recognizes that 'one death is one too many'
Dela Rosa to CBCP: Cops turned informers must have affidavits
Top cop Ronald dela Rosa says they are open to their testimony as long as they will tell the truth
Dela Rosa welcomes anti-crime drop boxes
PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa says the anonymous tips collected in the drop boxes would be properly validated
Dela Rosa calls drug war critics 'a bunch of ingrates'
(UPDATED) 'Ingrato kayo – mga anak mo sarap pumapasok sa eskuwelahan na walang kaba, walang takot dahil bihira na 'yung krimen sa kalsada dahil sa war on drugs, tapos ngayon tinitira 'nyo kami,' PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa tells their critics
PNP launches ‘Life After Tokhang’ drug rehab program
The Philippine National Police (PNP) expands its role in the drug war to include rehabilitation
Dela Rosa to sacked Caloocan cops: 'I am still very proud of you'
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa still believes in the goodness of the former Caloocan City policemen
9,000 cops into drugs? Duterte 'more or less' correct says Dela Rosa
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says President Rodrigo Duterte also counts cops who are not doing anything about the drug situation in their areas
