Rappler's latest stories on drugs war
[PODCAST] Law of Duterte Land: Can we trust the gov't panel probing drug war deaths?
The government trying to make systems work is a welcome thing, but is it sincere and is it moving fast enough? We take a nuanced look at policy work.
Grieving children's choir breaking Philippine drug war cycle
One of their most powerful appearances came last year at a protest near Duterte's annual address to the nation, where they sang their signature piece, 'Awit ng Naulila'
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
Mexico court jails man over murder of journalist Valdez
Javier Valdez Cardenas was co-founder of the weekly newspaper Riodoce and was one of the most prominent chroniclers of Mexico's deadly drug war in a state where notorious kingpin Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman once reigned
[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'
Espenido shipped out of Bacolod
This comes after he was ordered relieved by the PNP national headquarters effective February 5
High-value target, 2 others slip past Espenido’s drug bust
Next time, the controversial cop says, he will not fail
PDEA Bicol seizes P136 million worth of shabu at Matnog port
The suspected shabu was hidden in 20 individual teabags, which weighed around 20 kilos overall and were placed inside a gray luggage bag
[ANALYSIS] The stroke of genius in Robredo’s drug war report
For too long Duterte’s war on drugs has hidden behind a veil of fear, lies, and misconceptions. It’s high time for facts and statistics to pierce that veil.
After ICAD report, Duterte calls Robredo a 'colossal blunder'
President Rodrigo Duterte refuses to consider Vice President Leni Robredo's suggestions, saying she has no authority to lecture him
PDEA chief: Robredo's drug war report 'a mere political attack'
'She has dismissed and ignored all of our government's accomplishments and efforts for the past 3 years,' says Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency chief Aaron Aquino
‘Disappointed’ Robredo hits PDEA's Aaron Aquino for being two-faced
The Vice President reveals a closed-door meeting with the PDEA chief where Aquino supposedly said he needed her in the ICAD because other agencies do not listen to him
Robredo: Releasing drug war report better than it staying unread by Duterte
Vice President Leni Robredo says her 3rd report on the anti-drug campaign includes recommendations to improve the government's efforts
Duterte tells Robredo to check ICAD order for job description – but it's not there
President Rodrigo Duterte's order creating the Inter-Agency Committee on Anti-Illegal Drugs does not specify the extent of its chairperson's powers or access to classified information
[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?
Fire her? Robredo says sensitive drug info won't be disclosed
Vice President Leni Robredo gives assurances to the Duterte administration that state secrets won't be leaked to foreign investigators
FALSE: Robredo ‘crafts’ own survey of drug users
The Vice President questions the actual number of drug users in the country but is not conducting her own survey
[ANALYSIS] Drug wars, mass incarceration, and the rise of organized crime
The rise of organized crime is one of the unintended consequences of a drug war. What can the Philippines learn from Latin America?
Robredo: 'Mother's instinct' made me accept anti-drugs post
'Perhaps, it was my instinct as a mother that I accepted this responsibility and that I needed to do this sacrifice for the greater good,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
The impossibility of the drug war: This week's outlook
At this stage in the drug war, is the PNP ready to be tamed or is it more anxious to cover its ass?
Robredo's acceptance of anti-drug czar post a 'very good move' – Sotto
'Kung maiwasan ang killings, iwasan. Pero how do you win? War nga ito,' says Senator Ronald dela Rosa, the architect of the Duterte administration's drug war
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
[ANALYSIS] How Duterte’s drug war is negating key anti-poverty programs
For as long as Duterte’s drug war continues, existing policies meant to alleviate poverty will only come off as futile, insincere, and hypocritical
Why investigations are important
Difficult investigative stories must be written
Locsin forgives Iceland's 'dead resolution' on PH drug war killings
But Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr maintains he will not allow any foreign observers to enter the Philippines to conduct investigations in line with a report by the UN Human Rights Council
Cebu’s dancing inmates featured in upcoming Netflix docu ‘Happy Jail’
A new documentary by Filipino American filmmaker Michele Josue explores life inside the world-famous Cebu Detention and Rehabilitation Center
Man shot and hung on Talisay City bridge
The victim is identified as Dante Autero. A police official says the victim is a 'notorious' drug personality who had been in and out of prison.
Why Iceland led UN resolution on PH drug war killings
'For a small and peaceful country like Iceland, international law and the multilateral system is our sword, shield and shelter,' says Iceland's Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Bersamin: No need for int'l interference in drug war probe
'I am a member of the judiciary and kailangan ipilit kong sabihin sa ngayon wala naman kaming nakikitang dapat lamang na manghimasok taga-ibang bansa,' said Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin
On U.N. resolution vs drug war killings: What if Duterte blocks review?
Human Rights Watch's Carlos Conde says the Duterte government risks turning the Philippines into an 'international pariah' if it refuses to cooperate with the UN office
Sotto 'won't be surprised' if Philippines quits UNHRC over Iceland resolution
But Senator Panfilo Lacson says the Philippines, being a developing country, still needs 'help from the community of nations'
Duterte says drug war critic Iceland doesn't understand PH
'Iceland, ano ang problema ng Iceland? Ice lang,' says the Philippine President, poking fun at the country that drafted a resolution urging UN action against drug-related killings
Malacañang says UNHRC resolution an insult to Filipinos
The Palace calls the resolution 'grotesquely one-sided' and says President Rodrigo Duterte will decide whether to 'permit' the United Nations to probe drug war killings
'Some People Need Killing' | Part 1
How a Manila gang finds the license to kill
Rappler investigative team SOPA finalists for drug war story
Rappler reporters Patricia Evangelista, Lian Buan, and Rambo Talabong with photographer Carlo Gabuco are finalists for two categories at the 2019 Society of Publishers in Asia Awards for Editorial Excellence
'I will kill you all'
At a time when alleged narco politicians named by the President are being killed with impunity, officials on a kill list in Cebu are gunned down one after another
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
Mexico breaks violence record in first quarter of 2019
Mexico's Executive Secretariat of the Public Security National System says the 8,493 murders recorded from January to March represents a 9.6% rise on the same period in 2018
[OPINION] Let our people go
Former chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno asks: considering the manner by which government has executed the war on drugs, who will take responsibility for the orphaning of children?
Paring Bert's crusade
Get to know Jesuit priest Father Albert Alejo, one of the Catholic clergymen who have received death threats under the watch of President Rodrigo Duterte
CCTV shows alleged abduction plot vs priest | Evening wRap
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U.N. rights chief: PH's 'drug war' not a model for any country | Evening wRap
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Duterte says last half of his term 'most dangerous' for drug suspects
'The last 3 years of my term will be the most dangerous for people into drugs,' says President Rodrigo Duterte in a gathering of mayors
Duterte: End of PH drug menace in 3 years | Evening wRap
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Drug 'godfathers' to surrender in Bangladesh
Police say those surrendering on February 16 in the southeastern town of Teknaf would include drugs traders, traffickers and several 'godfathers'
Duterte fires Bacolod police chief over alleged drug links
(3rd UPDATE) President Rodrigo Duterte dismisses 4 other policemen for their alleged involvement in the illegal drug trade
Gov't alone can't end illegal drugs in PH – Año
Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año says a 'whole-of-nation initiative' is needed against illegal drugs
