Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa is threatening to deport International Criminal Court (ICC) investigators who enter the Philippines to probe the alleged crimes against humanity committed by the former regime… Continue reading "Why Bato dela Rosa needs to be investigated by the International Criminal Court"
A prevalence of serious crimes has renewed calls to reinstate the death penalty in the country. The nation was up in arms over the double murder of a mother and… Continue reading "Reviving the death penalty will only worsen injustice in the Philippines"
President Rodrigo Duterte has found another reason to verbally attack the United States government, as one of his most loyal henchmen – former Police chief, now Senator Ronald “Bato” dela… Continue reading "The Visiting Forces Agreement was problematic even before Bato dela Rosa’s visa cancellation"
Given the Duterte administration's apparent disdain for illegal drugs and their relentless push to purge the drug trade in the Philippines, why are they very tolerant of having Nicanor Faeldon serve such important roles in government?
Similar to the Christmas season, election campaigns also begin prematurely in the Philippines. There are still six months to go before the May 2019 midterm elections but campaign sorties are… Continue reading "A glimpse of 2019"
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In light of the scandal engulfing the Philippine National Police (PNP), the chief of the force – Roland “Bato” dela Rosa – has suspended the infamous “War on Drugs”. In… Continue reading ""Bato" Redeems Himself"
It’s important to have trust in the people you have appointed to do important tasks, if they have become incompetent or ineffectual in their responsibilities then a replacement is in order.… Continue reading "Time to replace Bato dela Rosa?"
With the revelation of high-ranking police officers involved in illegal activities such as kidnapping and the President, himself admitting that he may take “drastic measures” to tackle the drug problem… Continue reading "Duterte's Police Chief – a Clown?"
