Read more about the article Makabayan bloc seeks probe into gov’t crackdown vs. loitering, on death of detainee
Genesis 'Tisoy' Argoncillo (Photo from Marilou Argoncillo's Facebook page)

Makabayan bloc seeks probe into gov’t crackdown vs. loitering, on death of detainee

Progressive lawmakers from the House Makabayan bloc have filed resolutions seeking a probe into the Philippine National Police (PNP)’s “illegal” crackdown against “tambays” (loiterers) and the death of a 22-year-old detainee due to alleged police brutality.

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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administers the oath of office of around 2,000 newly-elected barangay chairpersons in the entire Northern Mindanao region. The ceremony was held at the Atrium Convention Center in Cagayan de Oro City on June 25, 2018.(Malacanang photo)

Duterte now looking for barangay execs to pursue “anti-tambay” campaign

Despite mounting criticism to his administration?'s crackdown against loiterers or “tambay” in the country, President Rodrigo Duterte has remained steadfast and this time he wanted? barangay officials to be directly involved.

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