An almost literal manifestation of the "war on drugs" campaign, Duterte vowed to "slaughter" 3 million individuals who use drugs; describing children as "collateral damage", he stated, '[i]f you are still into drugs, I am going to kill you. Electoral victories for Senator Ferdinand Marcos...
Duterte is waging a war against "narco-politics" in the Philippines, saying about 4 million Filipinos are into illegal drugs. He has reiterated that the Philippines lacks the budget to build rehabilitation centers for drug dependents. Editor: Lu Hui Related...
Transnational corruption, transparency, and international asset forfeitureloomed large in coverage. Valentina Lana and Michel Sapin wrote about the impact of the Sapin II Act on the extraterritorial application of U.S. law and on cooperation between France and the U.S. in combating transnational corr...
Domestic Impact and the Road Ahead Internally, the drug war has reshaped the socio-political landscape of the Philippines. Its implications continue to evolve, leaving both visible and latent marks on society: –**Law Enforcement and Judicial System:** The aggressive campaign has placed immense pr...
When Duterte launched hiswar on drugs in the Philippinesmore than a year ago, he vowed to use any tactics necessary. The president is known for vulgar language. He once called former President Obamaa "son of a bitch."Endorsements of murder roll off his tongue casually. ...
MANILA, July 23 -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Monday to intensify his administration's war on illegal drugs, saying the fight against drug dealers and users is "far from over." The president said in his third State of the Nation Address that the war against illegal drugs ...
MANILA--Col. Romeo Caramat oversaw the bloodiest day in the blood-soaked war on drugs in the Philippines--32 people killed in 24 hours in the province north of Manila where he was police chief in 2017.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his third State of the Nation Address at the Philippine House of Representatives in Quezon City, the Philippines, July 23, 2018. Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Monday to intensify his administration's war on illegal drugs, saying the fight against drug dealers...
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