ICC opens probe into Duterte’s drug war

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ICC opens investigation into Duterte drug war, DDS killings

The International Criminal Court pre-trial chamber opens its investigation into President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs and the killings by the so-called Davao Death Squad when Duterte was mayor and vice mayor of Davao City.

Sara Duterte, Baste to seek reelection as Davao City mayor, vice mayor

Presidential survey frontrunner Sara Duterte decides to seek reelection as Davao City mayor in the 2022 elections.

Lawyer in South Cotabato shot dead outside house, 65th killed under Duterte

Public interest lawyer Juan Macababbad was shot dead outside his home in South Cotabato, Wednesday, September 15.

Ateneo Martial Law Museum hits Toni Gonzaga over Bongbong Marcos interview

The Ateneo Martial Law Museum criticizes actress and television host Toni Gonzaga over her interview with former senator Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr.

BIR probes 250 social media influencers for tax compliance

The Bureau of Internal Revenue on Thursday, September 16, announces it will be investigating an initial 250 social media influencers to check if they are registered taxpayers and have been paying the correct taxes. – Rappler.com