Task force probing Duterte’s possible violation of humanitarian law

Tetch Torres-Tupas 11/18/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla on Monday confirmed that the task force looking into extrajudicial killings (EJKs) during the drug war is also probing former President Rodrigo Duterte’s possible violation of Republic Act 9581…

Alcover questions Osmeña’s ‘moral ascendancy’ in House EJK probe

Pia Piquero 09/26/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City Councilor Pastor Alcover questioned the “moral ascendancy” of former mayor Tomas Osmeña following his invitation as a resource speaker at a House of Representatives committee hearing investigating extrajudicial killings (EJK). Alcover,…

Generals send feelers to testify on drug war EJKs – Barbers

Krixia Subingsubing 08/11/2024

The House “supercommittee” formed to investigate issues linked to former President Rodrigo Duterte has received feelers from retired and active generals willing to testify about extrajudicial killings (EJKs) and other drug-related crimes, a ranking lawmaker said on…

Robin Padilla says EJK part of crime-fighting, Duterte drug war ‘most successful’

Daphne Galvez - Reporter / @DYGalvezINQ 02/03/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Actor Robin Padilla, who is running for senator in the May elections, said Thursday that extrajudicial killing or EJK is part of the government’s fight against crime, especially in the battle versus illegal drugs.…

The administration’s biggest, most brazen lie

Solita Callas-Monsod - @inquirerdotnet 03/13/2021

The biggest, most brazen lie ever, at least in the history of the current administration, was told by presidential spokesperson Harry Roque in a recent press briefing. Oh, you might say, Reader, smothering your yawn, doesn’t he…

Bill seeks to hold perpetrators of EJKs liable

Leila B. Salaverria 09/27/2020

MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to put a stop to extrajudicial killings (EJKs) in the country, Sen. Leila de Lima has filed a bill that seeks to hold those who ordered and cooperated in these acts…

‘Running priest’ Fr. Reyes urges Archbishop Palma to ‘march against EJK of trees’

Rosalie Abatayo 10/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Environmentalist priest Fr. Robert Reyes has called on Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma to take the lead and march against the “extrajudicial killing (EJK)” of trees in Naga City, in southern Cebu. Fr. Reyes, who…

‘Running priest’ is in Naga City, Cebu to help fight against ‘EJK of trees’

Rosalie Abatayo 10/17/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Environmentalist priest Fr. Roberto Reyes will run along the national highway of Naga City, Cebu on Thursday, October 17, 2019, to protest against the scheduled cutting of 32 century-old trees. Reyes said the…

De Lima: Also for EJK victims on ‘Undas’

Inquirer.net 11/01/2018

While Filipinos visit their departed loved ones on this year’s “Undas,” they should also pray for the thousands killed in the government’s war on drugs and the victims of natural disasters, detained opposition Sen. Leila de Lima…

Tanod shot dead in Talisay

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/09/2018

A tanod from the mountain barangay of Sinsin in Cebu City was shot dead by two still unidentified motorcycle-riding men while at Zone 5 Barangay Lagtang, Talisay City past 11 a.m. today (October 9). PO1 June Zamora…

Duterte didn’t admit hand in murders – Palace

Inquirer.net 10/01/2018

EJK ‘only sin’ remark won’t bolster ICC case, cause impeachment Malacañang has belittled claims that President Rodrigo Duterte’s supposed admission that his “only sin is the extrajudicial killings” could bolster the case before the International Criminal Court…

EJK admission done in jest

Inquirer.net, Jessa Mae O. Sotto, Morexette Marie B. Erram 09/28/2018

President Rodrigo Duterte’s admission regarding his involvement in extrajudicial killings was done in jest and motivated by humor, said Msgr. Joseph Tan, spokesperson of the Archdiocese of Cebu. “I’m sure that is not to be taken in…

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