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Read more about the article Truth Commission: Justice, accountability, healing and closure do not end at The Hague
HAIRCUT. Anna Coritha Ramos shares the story of her son Kim Lester, who was fatally shot in Marikina City in 2019. He had just come from work and told his mother he was going out for a haircut before enrolling for the upcoming semester. Ramos said that was the last time she saw him alive; the next time she saw him was at the morgue. (Screenshot from Truth Commission Facebook page)

Truth Commission: Justice, accountability, healing and closure do not end at The Hague

MANILA, Philippines—The appearance of former President Rodrigo Duterte at the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sept. 16 has emboldened the families of victims and survivors to continue sharing their stories. …

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Read more about the article Mother recounts decade-long search for justice over son’s death in drug operation
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Mother recounts decade-long search for justice over son’s death in drug operation

MANILA, Philippines—For 10 years, Mariza Hamoy has relived the eight-day search for her son after learning he was killed in an alleged drug buy-bust operation. The incident occurred on the…

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Read more about the article The Blasphemy and Hypocrisy of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano

The Blasphemy and Hypocrisy of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano

Cayetano’s use of religious rhetoric is not just blasphemous, it is hypocritical at its core. He presents himself as a messenger of Christ, yet he stands in defense of a man whose policies led to mass killings, rampant abuses, and violations of human dignity.

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Read more about the article FACT CHECK: Donald Trump Has Not Released Any Statement on ICC’s Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte

FACT CHECK: Donald Trump Has Not Released Any Statement on ICC’s Arrest of Rodrigo Duterte

There are no official and verified statements from the U.S. government, reputable news websites, media outlets and even from Trump’s personal X (former Twitter) account that contained such statement.

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