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Hontiveros wants Senate probe into death of 3-year-old in police operation
Senator Risa Hontiveros hopes Senator Ronald dela Rosa, who is expected to chair the committee on public order and dangerous drugs, will be 'fair and judicious' if her resolution is referred to the panel

Bulacan drug war: Cops say he fought back, his wife says it was an execution
EXCLUSIVE: In November 2018, Jerson Sta Rita is identified as a drug suspect and killed by cops during a drug operation on the same day

Why do drug war killings persist? 'This is not heaven,' says PNP
'This is the real world,' says PNP spokesman Benigno Durana

PNP: No reason to fear return to ‘chilling’ drug war
To recall, the early days of Duterte's drug war are marked by almost nightly killings, the dumping of bodies, and suspects slain for 'fighting back'

Drug war: Killings continue, but fewer at police hands
Did the PNP promise less blood? Yes, and the numbers show it. The question now: Could it be bloodless?

Gov't asks SC to extend deadline to submit drug war documents
A partial submission to the SC includes case folders of 34 drug war deaths out of 3,000, drug watch lists in Sta Ana, Manila, and summaries of administrative cases against policemen

Duterte on Philippine Rise, Bello applies for Ombudsman post, Albayalde on barangay officials | Evening wRap
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Pimentel on Aguilar, Duterte on Dela Rosa, BSP on Inflation | Midday wRap
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Drug war, Trump vs Biden, #deletefacebook | Midday wRap
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Malacanang suspends Carandang, Marcos on alleged 2016 electoral fraud, 60th Grammy winners | Evening wRap
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War on drugs, martial law in Mindanao, Reuters journalists | Evening wRap
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Malacañang Report says over 16,000 homicide cases under investigation
As of the end of 2017, more than 1 million drug personalities have 'surrendered' and over 118,000 drug suspects have been arrested in the drugs war

Duterte warns at least 60 corrupt cops: Leave PNP or else
'I am starting the purging,' says President Rodrigo Duterte about his bid to weed out abusive cops from the police force which he recently ordered back into his drug war

Duterte on NDF, New War on Drugs guidelines, Trump on Jerusalem | Midday wRap
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PNP in war on drugs, DOTr Usec resigns, North Korean defector | Midday wRap
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Pimentel, Sara Duterte, Odette | Evening wRap
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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

Trillanes, Aguirre, PNP | Evening wRap
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Netizens react to 14-year-old boy found dead with 30 stab wounds
Reynaldo de Guzman is the last seen companion of Carl Arnaiz before the latter was killed on August 18
Jolina, Kian delos Santos, Samsung heir | Evening wRap
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Sereno: Special committee evaluating rules to address extrajudicial killings
The reforms are stirred by empathy for marginalized Filipinos who feel the justice system is rigged against them says Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno
How Kian delos Santos was killed, according to police
The Caloocan police s initial investigation report states 17 year old Kian delos Santos fired shots first then was killed after being chased by police

Dela Rosa, Pacquiao, Gulf crisis | Midday wRap
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Rehab advocates can work with Duterte gov't in 'healing' addicts – priest
UPDATED Father Luciano Felloni known for his healing not killing community based rehabilitation program in Caloocan City says that the drug problem is neither a police nor a health issue but a developmental issue

#ThewRap: Things you need to know, May 2, 2017
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Senate probe, Minority bloc, Dela Rosa | Evening wRap
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Lock-up cell, Duterte, Le Pen | Midday wRap
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Why Dela Rosa didn’t get Robredo's letter to PNP
Is a clerical error to blame?

Despite fear, more families file EJK complaints
A lawyer says about 100 similar cases are being readied against policemen

Pangilinan, Duterte, McCain | Midday wRap
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War on drugs, Senate, Samsung | Evening wRap
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#AnimatED: PNP and the Duterte effect
President Duterte is weakening the PNP as a law enforcement institution

Terror alert 3, Dela Rosa’s friendly call, Gooligan | Evening wRap
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Dela Rosa: ‘Kumpare’ asked me to reinstate CIDG 8 chief Marcos
PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa says while a friend made the request he was one who made the final decision to reinstate the controversial cop

Dela Rosa sacks 24 cops over Espinosa killing
The announcement comes on the day the Senate opens a probe into the incident

STAKEOUT: Huwag matulog sa pansitan
Ang pinakamahalagang magiging accomplishment ng isang reporter sa pagsama sa mga ganitong operasyon – mababawasan ang mga drawing na encounter laban sa mga sinasabing suspek na mga adik at tulak ng ilegal na droga

Big stash of shabu ingredient seized in Northern Luzon
Initial findings of the PNP Crime Laboratory show that the ethyl ether found in the Apayao Cagayan border may be worth P1 9 billion if used in making shabu

Negros Occidental gov: Include drug rehab in PhilHealth coverage
Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon says providing free rehabilitation to drug users who have surrendered to authorities will help sustain the anti drug campaign

Rappler Talk: PNP chief Dela Rosa on enforcing rule of law
Watch Rappler s interview with PNP chief Director General Ronald Dela Rosa live on Rappler

Dela Rosa on pushers, Duterte on bilateral talks, Brexit cabinet | 6PM wRap
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Dela Rosa: Drug syndicates 'killing each other'
The chief of the Philippine National Police again shakes off allegations of summary killings by policemen in their fight vs drugs

Mexico army ordered soldiers to kill criminals: NGO
Human rights group Prodh says Mexican military documents show soldiers were given a standing order to kill criminals just days before the alleged extrajudicial execution of several gang suspects last year
