5 years of no justice, no peace under Duterte, say progressive groups

KARAPATAN: This is Duterte’s only legacy: a full-blown human rights crisis and democratic backsliding in the Philippines

news.abs-cbn.com/news/07/26/21/…
KARAPATAN says that apart from thousands killed under the drug war (6,117 accdg to PNP; 30,000+ estimate by rights groups), it has documented 414 victims of EJK under counterinsurgency campaigns. 713 political prisoners

#SONA2021
Tanggol Bayi says 61 out of the 414 victims of extrajudicial killings under the Duterte administration’s counter-insurgency campaign were women, including the likes of Zara Alvarez. Calls for a stop to the killings.
The Integrated Bar of PH has counted 63 lawyers killed under Duterte admin — deputy city prosecutor Victor Begtang, Jr. on June 23 inside his house in Apayao and the killing of lawyer Sitti Gilda Mahinay-Sapie in Davao City on July 14. IBP alarmed over the killings.

#SONA2021
SELDA likens Duterte’s last 5 years to Marcos’ martial law while KAPATID warns rights abuses will only escalate and the number of political prisoners will only grow with the implementation of the Anti-Terror law.
Anakpawis accuses Duterte of abandoning the poor during the pandemic and of prioritizing ensuring their family’s political dynasty will live on to protect him from the International Criminal Court.
The National Union of Peoples’ Lawyers says the case at the International Criminal Court against the President’s drug war continues to move. Says rights lawyers, people will seek vindication for weaponizing the law in courts, on the ballot, in the streets.
Migrante Middle East accuses Duterte govt of abandoning OFWs during the pandemic while Student Christian Movement of PH hits economic policies that allegedly adversely affect the poor.

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26 Jul
Duterte says he doesn't have a problem with ABS-CBN supposedly taking his money for his ad or publishing something about her daughter's involvement in drugs. Accuses ABS-CBN of billions in unpaid taxes, including for equipment, land.

FACT CHECK:
business.inquirer.net/301458/abs-cbn…
LIST: The many times Duterte ranted against ABS-CBN (not exclusive list) but look at the varying reasons he cited. From swindling over unaired ads to supposedly trying to dismantle oligarchy. Now he cites billions of unpaid taxes, refuted in Senate and House hearings.
#SONA2021
READ how House franchise panel discussed ABS-CBN's alleged non-payment of taxes despite BIR tax clearance. Says "BIR Tax Clearance does not mean absence of fraud or tax liability." Read more: "POSSIBLE na magkaroon ulit ng tax liability."

House engaging in the realm of possible?
Read 4 tweets
26 Jul
Dr. Edilberto De Jesus, a research fellow at the Ateneo School of Government, says Pres Rodrigo Duterte failed to deliver on his campaign promises of solving crime, corruption and illegal drug trade in PH within 2016 because it was "completely unrealistic."
#ANCRundown
#SONA2021
If campaign promise to end crime, corruption, criminality in 6 mos was completely unrealistic, why did Filipinos fall for Duterte's promise? De Jesus says PH was in better position in 2016, people were hoping he would continue progress but we're slipping.
#ANCRundown
#SONA2021
De Jesus on Sen. Manny Pacquiao's corruption allegations vs Duterte admin: "I have to say that the statements of Sen. Pacquiao are damaging because he has been a strong supporter of the President and this criticism, it must hurt the administration."
#ANCRundown
#SONA2021
Read 10 tweets
23 Jul
Is Metro Manila prepared to deal with the #COVID19 Delta variant? #ANCRundown spoke to MMDA Chair Benhur Abalos Friday morning. He enumerated plans and existing steps taken. He also explained why Metro Manila mayors think children should again not be allowed outdoors.
What steps will be taken to address Delta variant? Abalos says testing czar Vince Dizon will give Metro Manila mayors minimum of 20,000 testing kits. Granular lockdowns may be imposed. Contact tracing and immediate isolation in 83 centers; no home quarantine.
During the interview, MMDA Chair Abalos accidentally mentioned new quarantine classifications will be announced by Presidential spox Harry Roque later that day.

Roque eventually announced Metro Manila will be under GCQ with heightened restrictions.
#ANCRundown
Read 9 tweets
15 Jun
So our desperation pays off. Amnesty International SecGen, former UN special rapporteur Agnes Callamard will be on ANC's Top Story in a few minutes to comment on ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda's move to seek probe on PH drug war.

Tune in!
Dr. Agnes Callamard tells ANC Top Story Bensouda's move is an important step. Not worried that ICC won't be allowed to step inside PH saying ICC has enough experience in that regard. Warns international search warrant will be released against govt officials found responsible.
Callamard says evidence is strong enough to demonstrate crimes against humanity has been committed, that there is widespread, systematic attacks and it is State policy. Very difficult for ICC not to proceed with investigation.
Read 5 tweets
15 Jun
Supreme Court orders Marcos associate Herminio Disini to pay the Republic of PH 1 billion pesos in temperate damages and 1 million pesos in exemplary damages over his role in the award of the US$2.2B Bataan Nuclear Power Plant to Westinghouse Electrical Corp.
Disini was held liable for exerting undue influence in the award of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant, taking advantage of his close ties with former Pres Ferdinand Marcos. He was accused of receiving US$50M as commission.
SC discarded photocopy as proof of Disini’s supposed US$50M commission but considered totality of documentary and testimonial evidence to conclude he unjustly enriched himself because of the deal.
Read 5 tweets
15 Jun
On #ANCRundown this morning, we talked to Atty Ruben Carranza, senior expert at the International Center for Transitional Justice in New York about ICC Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda’s move to seek judicial authorization to probe the bloody PH drug war.

Carranza says ICC has ‘sufficient’ basis for full probe into PH drug-war killings, citing Prosecutor Bensouda's 57-page request which he says was "detailed and heavily supported by facts.”

news.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/06/1…
Carranza says Bensouda’s move is “extremely significant.” If request for probe granted, ICC investigation could lead to individuals being named by the ICC Prosecutor to be charged while the Pre-Trial Chamber could issue summons or even warrants of arrest.
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