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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 Relatives of drug war dead decry VP Duterte’s claim victims may not be real
Kin of drug war victims gather in Quezon City on October 29, 2023, to observe Undas and to continue their pursuit of justice. (Photo by John Carlo Magallon/Altermidya)

Relatives of drug war dead decry VP Duterte’s claim victims may not be real

MANILA, Philippines – Several relatives of those killed during the government's anti-drug campaign denounced Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, after she questioned whether those in the International Criminal…

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Read more about the article Duterte grounded, as ICC confirms trial for war on drugs killings
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appearing for the first time before the judges of the International Criminal Court's Pre-Trial Chamber I on March 14, 2025. (Photo courtesy of ICC)

Duterte grounded, as ICC confirms trial for war on drugs killings

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - The diehard supporters in Davao City will not see their beloved mayor and president home. Not even the strong turnout of their rallies that happened twice…

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