War on Drugs

The 122 children killed by Duterte’s war on drugs weren’t just collateral damage —rights groups

Here’s a statistic people should pay more attention to: President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs…

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Our bloody history shows us exactly why we’re afraid of the police

Our country is no stranger to violence at the hands of police. A dark period…

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Ayala Alabang is now a “drug-cleared” barangay

Quite an achievement for the community officers and residents of Ayala Alabang Village in Muntinlupa…

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Duterte’s war on drugs was always going to be against the poor

It’s been two years since Rodrigo Duterte was elected into the highest executive position in…

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This Instagram account documents Duterte’s drug war

Oplan Tokhang—the Duterte administration’s flagship campaign against illegal drugs—has recently resumed after a three-month break,…

What to do when confronted by the police during a rally

Last Thursday night, Aug. 24, students and faculty members of Ateneo de Manila University gathered…

Voting for Duterte was a mistake

I regret voting for Duterte. There, I said it. But before you bombard this post…

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Why Kian’s death is a breaking point for Duterte’s drug war

Evidence points to the “intentional killing” of 17-year-old Kian Lloyd delos Santos, the latest victim…

Guess how Duterte abolished drugs in six months

He didn’t. Actually, he can’t. We lack the equipment. We have more pressing matters in…