ICC Warrant of Arrest in Tagalog
Ang pinal na hatol ng Kamara: Mandato ng Pag-aresto laban kay Duterte para sa crimes against humanity – murder bilang indirect co-perpetrator.
WAR ON DRUGS
Former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody “war on drugs” has killed more than 30,000 individuals. Many of the victims were small-time drug peddlers or drug users. Some were not using illegal drugs at all.
Duterte’s campaign failed to eliminate the proliferation of illegal drugs. Under the administration of Ferdinand Marcos Jr., drug-related killings have continued.
Here are the stories of the families who were left behind by the victims of Duterte’s campaign against illegal drugs. Bulatlat continues to follow their stories until Duterte is charged with crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.
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Mothers rise up for justice
Kin of drug war victim, advocates urge UN to proactively investigate killings in PH
Kin of drug war victim, advocates urge UN to proactively investigate killings in PH
"If the 'war on drugs' were effective, the proliferation of illegal drugs would no longer be an issue. If domestic investigations were efficient, I wouldn't be here asking for help again."
ICC Appeals Chamber affirms authorization to probe killings in the Philippines
ICC Appeals Chamber affirms authorization to probe killings in the Philippines
“Our work in the communities continues. We will seek (for) more families to speak about their case."
Kin of drug war victims: ICC probe will ferret out truth, give justice to our loved ones
Kin of drug war victims: ICC probe will ferret out truth, give justice to our loved ones
“It is our prayer that the ICC investigation will ferret out truth and evidence that can bring justice and accountability for the killings of our loved ones."
ICC rejects Philippine gov’t appeal to suspend probe
ICC rejects Philippine gov’t appeal to suspend probe
“In the absence of persuasive reasons in support of ordering suspensive effect, the Appeals Chamber rejects the request. This is without prejudice to its eventual decision on the merits of the Philippines’ appeal against the Impugned Decision."
US lawmaker reintroduces bill seeking to tie US gov’t aid to PH human rights reforms
US lawmaker reintroduces bill seeking to tie US gov’t aid to PH human rights reforms
“Tax dollars should not fund the Philippine military death squad. I urge you in Congress to pass the Philippine Human Rights Act."
Rights group blames draconian government policies to the non-resolution of extrajudicial killings
Rights group blames draconian government policies to the non-resolution of extrajudicial killings
Karapatan called for the UN Human Rights Council and UN Special Procedures to conduct an independent investigation of extrajudicial killings and other rights violations. “These international organizations should see through the Marcos Jr. government’s attempts to window-dress the dire human rights situation in the country."
Rights groups welcome resumption of ICC probe on the Philippines
Rights groups welcome resumption of ICC probe on the Philippines
“This should also serve as a warning to the current regime for essentially continuing Duterte's policies on the drug war.”
‘Some children in conflict with the law are still being placed in detention centers and jails’
‘Some children in conflict with the law are still being placed in detention centers and jails’
Preda runs ideal facilities for the accommodation and rehabilitation of children in conflict with the law. All over the country, many local government units are unable to protect the children.
ICC finds no basis on PH govt’s arguments, reiterates probe on drug-related killings
ICC finds no basis on PH govt’s arguments, reiterates probe on drug-related killings
“The GovPH argues that its criminal justice system generally functions well, and that certain administrative and other mechanisms may or can result in criminal proceedings. However, nothing in the observations nor in the hundreds of pages of associated annexes substantiates that criminal proceedings actually have been or are being conducted in anything more than a small number of cases."
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#TheRealDuterteLegacy | Duterte, Marcos, and the deteriorating accountability mechanisms
#TheRealDuterteLegacy | Duterte, Marcos, and the deteriorating accountability mechanisms
Despite harsh prospects under the Marcos Jr. administration, activists say the fight is not over.
ICC to resume probe on drug-related killings
ICC to resume probe on drug-related killings
“Under the Rome Statute’s core principle of complementarity, States always have the first opportunity to investigate allegations of such crimes committed on their territory or by their nationals. However, when national authorities fail to act, the Court must step in, and that is why I have filed today’s application."
Revisiting senatoriables’ stand on Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ and political killings
Revisiting senatoriables’ stand on Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ and political killings
Bulatlat revisits the public statements made by selected senatorial candidates on these two important issues to guide voters in choosing their bets.
What kin of ‘tokhang’ victims expect from the next PH president
What kin of ‘tokhang’ victims expect from the next PH president
Apart from supporting the ICC probe, families of tokhang victims say it's also important for the country’s next leaders to have concrete plans and programs for the victims of President Duterte’s drug war. Their plight and search for justice must be acknowledged at the very least.
Rights groups shun request to defer ICC probe, assert ‘domestic mechanisms ineffective, failing’
Rights groups shun request to defer ICC probe, assert ‘domestic mechanisms ineffective, failing’
“Nothing could be further from the truth than claiming that domestic institutions and mechanisms of accountability in the country are ‘fully functional.’"
‘A disservice to victims of rights abuses’ | Int’l lawyers group oppose Harry Roque’s bid to UN law body
‘A disservice to victims of rights abuses’ | Int’l lawyers group oppose Harry Roque’s bid to UN law body
“Fact twisters like Harry Roque are not worthy of a seat in the International Law Commission nor in any public office.” - a group of US-based Filipino activists.