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Government, Politics, Sports

The News In Pictures

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MANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – There’s so much news but so little time.  So here’s a summary of latest developments in pictures:

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Senator Antonio Trillanes has summoned Filipino Olympic Skater Michael Christian Martinez to appear at a Senate hearing. Trillanes wants to know if Martinez has tattoos other than the Olympic logo on his chest.
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The entire police force of Caloocan will be replaced by volunteer police from Davao City. The mayor of Caloocan will be replaced by Davao City Mayor Inday Sara.
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Chito Gascon and Agnes Callamard have announced their engagement. Human Rights know no borders.
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GMA News has admitted that their news story about Senator Trillanes’ Singapore bank account was based on hearsay.
Government, Law Enforcement, Media, Politics, Social Media

First Confirmed EJK Under Duterte Administration

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IMG_4936.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – Since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in June of 2016, his political opponents and yellow-leaning news media as well as human rights groups have accused him of initiating or condoning extrajudicial killings in connection with his war on drugs.

The numbers quoted ranged from a low 3,000 to a high 9,000 or even more.

Yet, none of the individuals and groups could come forward with concrete evidence that the alleged summary killings were perpetrated by the government.

Finally, there is one killing that no one can deny to be extrajudicial.

Horacio “Atyo” Castillo III, a freshman law student at the University of Santo Tomas (UST), has died due to fraternity hazing initiation rites.  No government or police involvement. No vigilantes.

At last, Chito Gascon of the Philippine Commission on Human Rights as well as Agnès S. Callamard, Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions at the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, have one documented incident of EJK under the Duterte administration that they can boast of.

The Adobo Chronicles tried to reach Vice President Leni Robredo as well as Senators Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes for comment, but they have not yet returned our calls.

 

Government, Politics

New Movement Launched

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IMG_4928.PNGMANILA, Philippines (The Adobo Chronicles, Manila Bureau) – A new group called ‘Tindig Pilipinas’ was launched at Club Filipino in San Juan on Monday.

Senators and congressmen from the minority bloc led by Sen. Risa Hontiveros, Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV, and Sen. Francis Pangilinan were present at the launch.

President Rodrigo Duterte made a surprise appearance to the delight of the attendees.

The group will organize a rally to celebrate the anniversary of  the declaration by the late Ferdinand E. Marcos of  Martial Law on September 21.

The new movement also pledged full support for the government’s war on drugs, acknowledging that the Philippines cannot rise (tindig) unless the country’s illegal drug trade is permanently addressed.

See, there are things that both the Dutertards and Yellows can agree on. It’s a matter of political will.