Many books have been released about Duterte’s drug war. But this is one the most interesting of them all:

Tokhang Tokhague: Mga Tula edited by Sejo Esguerra (my inaanak) and Mia Jalandoni Sumulong

#duterte #philippines #politics #books @bookstodon.com
#bookstodon #EJK #poetry

You know what's funny? A lot of them are angry with Torre for arresting Rodrigo Duterte but when police did the EJK under Duterte's presidency, it's alright... cos they're just doing their "jobs" right????

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#EJK #PNP #Duterte #ICC #PhilippineGovernment #PhilippinePolitics

I don't know why I can't fully be happy about Duterte being arrested... there's something fishy about this whole scene.

#PhilippinePolitics #PhilippineGovernment #ICC #EJK

#MANILA, #Philippines — The prosecutor from the #InternationalCriminalCourt (ICC) can come to the #Philippines and interview suspects in the #DrugWar killings during the #Duterte administration, Solicitor General #MenardoGuevarra said on Tuesday. #EJK

However, he said the Philippine government is not bound legally to assist the #ICC.

PH gov’t can’t stop ICC from probing drug war suspects – SolGen
https://globalnation.inquirer.net/244080/ph-govt-cant-stop-icc-from-probing-drug-war-suspects-solgen#ixzz8hRxcOCH8

The legislative body that was hostile towards #LeilaDeLima in 2016 now welcomes her with a spirit of collegiality, acknowledging her for who she is — a subject matter expert on the pattern of #VigilanteKillings that persisted under #Duterte's leadership. #EJK #DrugWars #Philippines

8 years after ‘sham inquiry,’ a different House welcomes Leila de Lima
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/house-representatives-reception-leila-de-lima-drug-war-probe-years-since-sham-inquiry/

@patevangelista reading from her bestseller Some People Need Killing.

goodreads.com/book/show/1249…

Last March, my daughter gave me a copy of her book for my birthday. I’m privileged to see her in person.

#ejk

These recent #ICC pushes from the lower house are happening against the backdrop of alleged cracks in the alliance between #Duterte and President Ferdinand #Marcos Jr. When once upon a time Marcos’ justice secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla took hardline positions, saying the ICC threatens Philippine sovereignty, he now says ICC cooperation needs “serious study.” #EJK #Philippines

How politics is turning the tide in ICC probe vs #DuterteDrugWar
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/leila-de-lima-release-house-push-international-criminal-court-drug-war-probe/

"#LONDON, #England – The International Criminal Court (#ICC) on Tuesday, July 18, junked the appeal of the #Marcos government, essentially allowing the continuation of investigations into #DrugWar-related killings in the country and the alleged #deathsquad in #DavaoCity under the leadership of former president Rodrigo #Duterte." #Philippines #EJK

ICC junks PH gov't appeal, probe into killings under Duterte continues
https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/icc-junks-philippine-government-appeal-probe-killings-under-rodrigo-duterte-continues/

According to David neglecting abused women and children, the poor and the homeless, and victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) is far worse.

"#MANILA, #Philippines – Bishop Pablo Virgilio David called on #Catholics to 'respond in a spiritually intelligent way,' and not to 'turn into a lynch mob,' after a Filipino drag queen was accused of #blasphemy over a viral video." #CatholicChurch

Neglecting #EJK victims is also blasphemy, says #CBCP president
https://www.rappler.com/nation/neglecting-ejk-victims-also-blasphemy-cbcp-president-bishop-ambo-david/