Rappler's latest stories on Oplan TokHang
[EDITORIAL] In the face of impunity and double standards, #LawIsLaw
Duterte and former police chief Bato dela Rosa have created a monster force – one that will make Hitler proud
Duterte to fire Robredo if she helps probes vs drug war
President Rodrigo Duterte prohibits Vice President and now Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs co-chair Leni Robredo from aiding foreign investigations against his so-called war on drugs
Robredo to send Duterte weekly recommendations to reform drug war
Vice President Leni Robredo says she is aware that her job as anti-drugs body co-chair is limited to policy-making: 'At the end of the day, it's the President who calls the shots.'
Robredo can scrap Oplan Tokhang – Panelo
'It is a yes, if she wants it,' says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo, when asked if the Vice President will have the power to stop the controversial Tokhang operations
'Putang ina, pulis ka' is recurring phrase of suspects in TokHang reports
In one police report, 3 suspects allegedly point their guns at one cop, but the cop, by himself, manages to kill all 3. It is movie-like fiction, says the Free Legal Assistance Group.
TokHang documents prove drug war caused cops to kill suspects – FLAG
'Police operatives were already conditioned by these information reports not only to arrest suspects but to neutralize them,' the Free Legal Assistance Group tells the Supreme Court
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Tantanan ang kabataan
Stop these brazen attempts to control the minds of the youth – and control the future
On Independence Day, mother who lost son to Oplan Tokhang calls for 'true freedom'
A woman who lost her son due to 'Oplan Tokhang' chooses to head to the streets and protest on Independence Day
Circulars in Duterte’s drug war violate constitutional rights – research
(UPDATED) Voluntary submission in existing laws can exempt a drug suspect from criminal liability. In Duterte’s war on drugs, a surrenderer may further expose himself to prosecution, according to research done by the Ateneo Human Rights Center
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SC to Calida: 'Ridiculous' to say tokhang documents involve national security
'The undeniable fact that thousands of ordinary citizens have been killed, and continue to be killed, during police drug operations certainly is a matter of grave public concern,’ says the High Court
SC acquits another drug suspect: Presumption of regularity in operations not enough
‘The presumption of regularity in the performance of official duty stands only when no reason exists in the records by which to doubt the regularity of the performance of official duty,’ says Associate Justice Marvic Leonen
Initial tokhang documents show lack of genuine probe into killings – lawyers
'It appears that not much effort has been placed into identifying and arresting the assailants, based on the length of time devoted to investigating the case,' says human rights lawyer and former SC spokesman Ted Te
New win vs tokhang: Ombudsman orders murder charges vs Manila cop
Ombudsman Samuel Martires also orders the dismissal of Police Staff Sergeant Gerry Geñalope and his perpetual disqualification from holding public office
Dela Rosa jokes to crowd: Clap your hands or face Tokhang
'Kung ayaw 'nyo pumalakpak, bukas ipa-Tokhang ko kayo sa pulis,' says the former police chief who masterminded the controversial Oplan Tokhang
Theater therapy heals widows, orphans of drug war victims
Theater 'is a viable means' to help heal the widows and orphans of drug war victims, says Father Flavie Villanueva, who created Program Paghilom for them
Voters in Tondo hope new barangay officials can lessen drug war killings
Because too much blood has spilled in the streets of Tondo, voters want new barangay leaders who can make positive change in their community
PNP to ‘Tokhang’ barangay officials in PDEA drug list
The call for the barangay officials' surrender and rehabilitation comes amid possible oversights in PDEA's intelligence work
Albay governor asks mayors not to support candidates in PDEA narco list
Governor Al Francis Bichara wants to rid his province of the illegal drug menace
[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.
New PNP chief Albayalde: 'How I wish I could be like Dela Rosa'
'Nakita mo kung gaano siya kalapit sa mga tao. How I wish I could also be like that,' Albayalde says in his first press conference
Albayalde questions EU Parliament resolution vs EJKs in Philippines
'I don't know where [they're] coming from,' says new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde
Next Metro Manila police chief one of authors of Oplan Tokhang
Director Camilo Cascolan is currently the chief of the PNP Directorate for Operations, the office behind operational plans of the 180,000-strong police force
Supreme Court tells gov't to prove drug war police reports exist
The High Court wants answers: were anti-drug operations planned and conducted properly, and were the deaths really investigated?
Duterte nod needed before sharing Tokhang files with SC – PNP
'Kapag sinabi ni Presidente na huwag mo ibigay, kung ako pa ang chief PNP, hindi ko talaga ibibigay,' says outgoing Philippine National Police chief Ronald dela Rosa
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PNP to SC: Presumption of regularity is on our side
'The presumption of regularity remains with the law enforcers and unless proven otherwise in the court of law,' says the PNP in a statement relating to alleged extrajudicial killings
Supreme Court: Drug war deaths may mean gov't behind killings
The Supreme Court also 'wants to know why so many deaths happened' in the Duterte administration's anti-drug campaign
Albayalde to retain Oplan Tokhang when he becomes PNP chief
Albayalde says he will not introduce a new drug war policy in the PNP as he believes the current campaign has yielded 'very good' results
SC compels government to provide full Tokhang documentation
(UPDATED) The Supreme Court denies the Sollicitor General's motion for reconsideration which argued that full documentation would risk national security
Why PNP's new subpoena powers threaten our rights
'It is so unfair and unjust. Marcosian ito, at bumabalik na tayo,' says human rights lawyer Edre Olalia
WATCH: A day with an Oplan Tokhang team
Rappler joins an Oplan Tokhang team to see how the project has changed
PNP knocks on hearts of commuters on Valentine's Day
Armed with roses and safety pamphlets, policemen show their 'soft side' to MRT3 passengers to get closer to the public
CHR notes 'improvement' in PNP's relaunched Oplan Tokhang
The Commission on Human Rights cites the crafting of tight guidelines for the drug war, but says it is still 'premature' to commend the campaign as 'less bloody'
Will govt be compelled to submit TokHang documents? SC to decide
Petitioner Jose Manuel Diokno says the full documentation 'will go a long way in the fight against impunity and excesses by those clothed with government authority'
Dela Rosa slams CBCP: 'Kayo lang ang banal, porke kayo ang pari?'
The PNP chief is furious at the Catholic bishops' group for criticizing cops who brought bibles and rosaries in their return to the anti-drug war
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Malacañang wants 'less controversial' Tokhang operations
The Palace hopes Philippine police have 'learned from their past experience' as they implement new drug war guidelines
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PNP chief invites public to join Oplan Tokhang
'Wala kaming tinatago,' says PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa
Dela Rosa claims bloodless drug war 'impossible'
(UPDATED) The PNP chief makes this claim even as at least one police station – in Bogo City, Cebu – reportedly brought their city to drug-free status without any deaths
How the 'new' Oplan Tokhang should be done
The PNP releases new guidelines for Oplan Tokhang. Will these be enough to stop the blood from flowing?
PNP to require human rights officers, advocates in Tokhang ops
'The Tokhang team shall be joined by...at least one representative from PNP [Human Rights Affairs Office] or any Human Rights Advocate,' reads one of the new Oplan Tokhang provisions
PNP bans Tokhang at night, weekends
(UPDATED) 'It is required that police Tokhang teams in proper PNP uniform must be led by a Police Commissioned Officer and shall conduct operations from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday thru Friday,' says the PNP PIO
Calida insists government not providing tokhang documents to SC
The Supreme Court en banc orders the petitioners to respond to Calida's motion for reconsideration
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Dela Rosa on calls to drop Tokhang term: 'What's in a name?'
'What is important is the result, anong nangyari sa kampanya mo. Wala iyan sa pangalan,' says PNP chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa
PDEA admits ‘failing’ in street-level drug war
Chief Aaron Aquino says the real focus of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency is on high-value targets
PDEA chief wants PNP to drop the term tokhang
PDEA Director General Aaron Aquino says the term tokhang now means 'killing' for most of Filipinos
IN PHOTOS: Kadamay march to oust Duterte
The urban poor group cites President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-poor policies and his failed promises to resolve homelessness, job insecurity, contractualization, and rising prices of basic goods
