A president’s vow to fight drugs unleashed violence and fostered a culture of impunity. But the crimes are finally getting a look, including from the International Criminal Court.
Tag: Duterte, Rodrigo
Philippines Drops Charges Against Leila de Lima, Prominent Duterte Critic
Ms. de Lima, a former senator, was detained for six years on drug charges after fiercely criticizing then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs.
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Leila de Lima, Duterte Critic, Is Released on Bail in the Philippines
Though she was never convicted, Ms. de Lima was detained for six years after she fiercely opposed the Philippine former president’s brutal war on drugs.
U.S.-Philippines Alliance Grows With Biden and Marcos Meeting: What to Know
President Biden met President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines at the White House, a sign of strengthening ties between the two countries. Here’s what you need to know.
In the Philippines, Marcos and Duterte’s Alliance Revives Old Worries
The two scions from notorious family dynasties clinched landslide election victories in 2022, but their power balance remains fragile.
Journalist Percy Lapid Is Fatally Shot in the Philippines
The radio host Percival Mabasa was killed during an ambush, the police said. He had been a prominent critic of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
Philippines Rebuffs International Court Over Duterte’s War on Drugs
The Marcos government rejected a request to let prosecutors resume an inquiry into former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drive against crime, which left thousands dead.
Marcos Becomes President in the Philippines
The son of the former dictator used his inauguration speech to discuss the economy and the need to heal a deeply divided country after a polarizing election.
Philippines Orders Rappler to Shut Down
Maria Ressa, the co-founder of the independent news organization, said she would appeal the decision, calling it “harassment and intimidation.”