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.
Rising up | Women fight for justice for sons slain in war on drugs
Rising up | Women fight for justice for sons slain in war on drugs
“They are our families and we love them. We fight for the people we love.”
ICC finds ‘reasonable basis’ to probe drug-related killings in PH
ICC finds ‘reasonable basis’ to probe drug-related killings in PH
“There is no doubt that the policies and operations under the Duterte administration are responsible for the onslaught of extra-judicial killings and other human rights violations under the ‘war on drugs.’ State officials and police forces were both brazen and confident that they would enjoy impunity in their crimes.” -- Rise Up
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
‘A long-awaited step toward justice,’ kin of ‘war-on-drugs’ victims applaud Duterte’s arrest
“There are mixed emotions among all the families of the victims. We hope that Bato and Go will be included as well. This is the day of reckoning for the powerful Duterte, who mercilessly took the lives of our loved ones."
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Amid Duterte’s arrest, families of ‘drug war’ victims find strength and solidarity
Since Duterte’s arrest on March 11, families of the victims seem to have been laughing more lately–in between tears. For them, Duterte’s arrest brought mixed emotions. They are happy that he is finally arrested but also restless of the thought that he might still get out and other perpetrators are not yet held accountable.
Mothers rise up for justice
Kin of drug war victims undeterred to hold Duterte accountable amid ICC postponement of hearing
Kin of drug war victims undeterred to hold Duterte accountable amid ICC postponement of hearing
For the families left behind by the brutal anti-illegal drug campaign of Rodrigo Duterte, the prosecution of the International Criminal Court is ‘their court of last resort’. The recent postponement of the hearing about the confirmation of charges, for them, is a delaying tactic.
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
Rights group slams self-serving ‘Duterte bill’
In a statement, Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay said that the bill is “thoroughly self-serving and is a slap in the face of the tens of thousands of victims of Duterte's drug war as well as those who suffered other injustices committed under his regime.”
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
Victims urge ICC to reject Duterte’s bid for interim release
In a response to Duterte’s petition, Paolina Massed, principal counsel for the victims, said the former president’s interim release “would be hard to fathom for the victims who have clearly expressed the view that he should remain in detention at the Court pending the pre-trial proceedings.”
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
ICC prosecution opposes Duterte interim release bid
The prosecution said that it opposed Duterte’s interim release to the country cited by his lawyer saying that it is not an appropriate state to host the former president.
Heed UN special rapporteur’s recommendations, families of victims of drug-related killings tell Marcos Jr.
Heed UN special rapporteur’s recommendations, families of victims of drug-related killings tell Marcos Jr.
“The case at the ICC against former president [Rodrigo] Duterte and his co-conspirators is proof that the justice system in the Philippines has failed in rendering justice for the thousands of victims, a fact acknowledged by the local officials."
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
Int’ lawyers group opposes Duterte’s temporary release
“While interim release mechanisms serve important human rights purposes, they must not supersede ensuring accountability of individuals accused of very serious crimes against humanity.”
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
Filipino delegations to UN rights council session to expose continuing violations in the PH
“to bring to the attention of the international community the continuing fight for justice
of families of victims of extrajudicial killings and the ‘war on drugs.’”
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
“Age and health, while relevant, cannot outweigh the rights of victims to see the process of justice carried to its end. The facilities of the ICC, the conditions of which are vastly superior to those in Philippine prisons, can guarantee the humane treatment of Duterte while he is detained."
Victims, lawyers slam US sanctions on ICC judges
Victims, lawyers slam US sanctions on ICC judges
"These sanctions are not only directed at designated individuals, they also target all those who support the Court, including nationals and corporate entities of States Parties.”
Children’s ‘pasyon’ stands in solidarity with orphans, victims of Duterte’s ‘drug war’
Children’s ‘pasyon’ stands in solidarity with orphans, victims of Duterte’s ‘drug war’
“The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity marks a turning point. But it is only the beginning. Justice must not stop at symbolism, it must materialize in policy reform, prosecution of all perpetrators, and tangible support for the victims and their families.”
Progressive, rights groups launch white ribbon campaign in solidarity with EJK victims
Progressive, rights groups launch white ribbon campaign in solidarity with EJK victims
“That's why we are launching the white ribbon campaign today, as a symbol of our recognition that they [EJK victims] are the true victims, a symbol of our support for their quest for justice, a symbol of our call to hold accountable those responsible for the EJKs during Duterte's drug war.”
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
Progressives wish for Duterte’s conviction as he turns 80
"My wish is for Duterte to be convicted. I pray that God grants him long life so he can be held accountable for all the killings he ordered. This way, we can achieve justice. He can grow old in that place."
Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced
Attacks on women journalists covering Duterte’s ICC trial denounced
“These attacks follow a familiar playbook—when powerful men feel threatened by factual reporting, they resort to gendered attacks to discredit women journalists.”
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
Protests held abroad after Duterte’s arrest
“This long-awaited development marks a significant victory for the thousands of victims of Duterte’s bloody war on drugs and their families as well as the repression and brutal killings of activists and civilian communities, who have relentlessly fought for justice despite threats, intimidation, and state repression.”
News in Pictures | Europe-based progressives show solidarity with victims of rights violations under Duterte
News in Pictures | Europe-based progressives show solidarity with victims of rights violations under Duterte
Chanting calls for accountability, human rights activists marched from the International Criminal Court (ICC) to the Scheveningen Prison, demanding justice for the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) under the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte, March 18.
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
From bio to journ to law: Krissy Conti’s journey as people’s lawyer
Kristina Conti has never seen being a lawyer as a glamorous job recalling how her mother was paid in the form of bananas, fish, and other trinkets. And although she now also stands as the 5th nominee for Bayan Muna Partylist, she said that she has no expectations to become a lawmaker.