Equivalence
Salungguhit by Cartoonist Zach
Bulatlat Contributors | Oct 12, 2025
POSTS FOR "rodrigo duterte"
ADVERTISEMENT
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
REALITY CHECK: Kaufman lies about Duterte’s interim release
The reality: Kaufman misrepresented both the ICC Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) and the Philippine government, spreading disinformation that misled victims, media, and the public.
‘Shameless’ | Victims’ families of ‘drug-war’ decry Senate push for Duterte house arrest
‘Shameless’ | Victims’ families of ‘drug-war’ decry Senate push for Duterte house arrest
“What else can we expect from a Senate that includes the likes of Ronald ‘Bato’ Dela Rosa and Bong Go, who were Duterte’s lieutenants in his bloody drug war?"
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.
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.”
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
“From paramihan ng patay to paramihan ng aresto? There’s nothing to celebrate about the latter policy that does not solve the root causes of the illegal drugs problem, and even aggravates it by opening the gates to further rights violations against the people, especially the poor."
Fisherfolk group blames Duterte for decline in fish catch in Cagayan, calls for accountability
Fisherfolk group blames Duterte for decline in fish catch in Cagayan, calls for accountability
The daily income of small-scale fishers in Aparri and other coastal towns in Cagayan has drastically dropped—from an average of P7,000 (119 USD) to just P900 (15.3 USD).
Reality Check: Bulatlat’s initiative against disinformation
Reality Check: Bulatlat’s initiative against disinformation
The deluge of “fake news” following the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte over charges of crimes against humanity has been overwhelming, to say the least. The well-oiled disinformation network has yet again unleashed poisonous content. “Fake news” is a...
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.
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."
Why we don’t need a law against ‘fake news’
Why we don’t need a law against ‘fake news’
Allowing the government to determine which is fake and which is true is giving them the authority to censor media content.
News in pictures | Kin of the disappeared call for the surfacing of their loved ones
News in pictures | Kin of the disappeared call for the surfacing of their loved ones
Relatives of missing activists who have disappeared call for the surfacing of their missing loved ones amid the calls of supporters as well as family members of former president Rodrigo Duterte to bring him back to the Philippines.
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.
Victims’ families, counsel face online harassment following Duterte’s arrest
Victims’ families, counsel face online harassment following Duterte’s arrest
“Online bashers have clearly demonstrated the continuing threat of a Duterte ‘hate’ network to families-victims as well as to witnesses of drug war killings."
Rejoin ICC, Marcos Jr urged
Rejoin ICC, Marcos Jr urged
The reason why Duterte withdrew from the ICC is to evade accountability. Now that he is in ICC’s custody, it is only right that the Philippines rejoin (ICC) for justice and accountability which is the long time call of the families of the victims of rights violations under the Duterte administration."
SUPPORT BULATLAT.
BE A PATRON.
A community of readers and supporters that help us sustain our operations through microdonations for as low as $1.