2 suspected ‘salvage’ victims found in Tiaong, Quezon
Two suspected victims of salvage were found in Barangay Cabay, Tiaong, Quezon this Wednesday morning. The hands and feet were tied with packaging tape, and wire was also wrapped around …
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ICC finds ‘crimes against humanity’ committed in Duterte’s drug war
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has found a reasonable basis for believing that “crimes against humanity” were committed in the bloody anti-drug war of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. …
Activists: Release Amanda Echanis, 1-month-old son
Activists groups demanded Thursday the immediate release of Amanda Echanis, the daughter of the slain peasant leader Randall Echanis as they pointed out the military’s “modus operandi” of arresting individuals …
Duterte dares rights groups to convince drug addicts to stop
On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte dared the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) that instead of investigating the government for human rights violations, CHR should just focus on convincing addicts to …
Masbate journalist shot dead by soldiers
Soldiers reportedly shot a journalist in Barangay Matanglad in Milagros last Saturday, police said. The spot report said that the victim Ronnie Villamor, 50, was killed in an encounter with …
CHR probes death of shooting victim in Angono
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) investigates the brutal death of a shooting victim inside a government hospital in Angono, Rizal. 27-year-old Vincent Adia was shot twice and killed while …
Locsin: PH needs technical help from other countries
Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. this Thursday that the Philippines needs technical assistance to curb illegal drugs and human rights issues. Locsin said the Philippines needed it at the …
Drug war deaths increased amid pandemic – HRW
Rights group Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported the number of deaths related to the administration’s drug war increase amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Carlos Conde, HRW – Asia Division researcher, said …
CHR: Randy Echanis tortured to death
Commission on Human Rights (CHR) revealed Friday slain Anakpawis leader, and National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) peace consultant Randall “Randy” Echanis was tortured to death. CHR Commissioner Leah …
Police probe if death of human rights activist linked to leftist group
Investigators are looking to the possibility that the killing of human rights activist Zara Alvarez is linked to her affiliation with leftist organizations. Bacolod City Police Station 3 chief Police …
Human rights activist shot dead in Bacolod City
Another human rights activist was killed in Bacolod City by unidentified gunmen on the same day peasant activist Randy Echanis was laid to rest, Monday. The victim was identified as …
11 Bulacan cops sacked for killing 6 drug suspects
PNP chief Gen. Archie Gamboa fired the 11 cops of San Jose Del Monte, Bulacan, who were involved in the murder of six drug suspects in a buy-bust operation in …
PDEA: Over 5,000 drug suspects killed, more than 9,000 high-value targets arrested
The data from the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) showed more than 9,000 high-value targets were arrested while over 5,000 drug suspects were killed in the Duterte administration’s war against …
129 children killed in Philippines’ four-year war on drugs- report
Activist groups said Monday at least 129 children were killed in the Philippines’ four-year war on drugs, but the figures could only be a fraction of the actual numbers. Police …
UN reports ‘widespread human rights violations, persistent impunity’ in Philippines
UN Human Rights Office on Thursday released a report on the “widespread human rights violations and persistent impunity” in the Philippines under the Duterte administration. “A heavy-handed focus on countering …
Drug suspect killed in Nueva Ecija police operation
An alleged drug pusher from Cabanatuan City in Nueva Ecija province during a police drug buy-bust, 8:30 am Tuesday. Authorities identified the suspect Mar Punzalan, who suddenly drew a handgun …
Blindfolded, handcuffed man shot in Cubao
A blindfolded and handcuffed man was shot in Cubao, Quezon City, Wednesday. A CCTV footage showed an SUV which turned right from Liberty Avenue going to 7th Avenue sa Cubao, …
3 drug suspects dead in Bulacan encounter
Three drug suspects were killed after a buy-bust operation the police launched against the suspect turned into a shooting encounter in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, midnight Monday. Police identified …
Corpse in a box found beside Paco Park
Authorities found a corpse inside a box in Padre Faura Street beside Paco Park in Manila, Wednesday morning. The body of the man suspected of being the victim of the …
Global study names Philippines as among world’s least peaceful countries
An international study that measures global peace has found that the Philippines is among the least peaceful countries in the world. According to the Global Peace Index 2017, which was …
New tourism video: Apparently, it’s still “more fun in the Philippines”
The Department of Tourism has unveiled its first promotional video since it announced a plan to splurge a king’s ransom on a new slogan. Critics have been quick to mock the new campaign, pointing …