After the return of the Marcoses to power in the 2022 presidential election, there were grave concerns about the legacy of the EDSA People Power Revolution – the non-violent people’s… Continue reading "We must not allow the spirit of the People Power Revolution be hijacked by the Dutertes"
When Rodrigo Duterte campaigned during the 2016 presidential elections, he vowed to kill “as many as 100,000 people” in his crackdown on illegal drugs. Many dismissed that as mere campaign… Continue reading "There should be no question now that crimes against humanity occurred during Duterte’s war on drugs"
In the wee hours of March 7, 2021, combined police and military elements forcibly entered the residence of activist couple Chai and Ariel Evangelista in Nasugbu, Batangas. State authorities had… Continue reading "Rodrigo Duterte is a hypocrite for crying about “police brutality” and “lack of due process”"
Many supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte coalesced behind Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. at the 2022 election, hoping the latter would be a continuation of the former’s strongman rule –… Continue reading "If Marcos admits abuses happened under Rodrigo Duterte’s “War on Drugs”, will he allow the ICC to investigate?"
