“The prosecution has already built up a case against Bato Dela Rosa at the least. Bato’s name even appears in the documents containing the charges,” she said
#ArrestBato
#tokhang
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#ArrestBato
#tokhang
#DavaoDeathSquad
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October 13, 2025 at 6:05 AM
“The prosecution has already built up a case against Bato Dela Rosa at the least. Bato’s name even appears in the documents containing the charges,” she said
#ArrestBato
#tokhang
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#ArrestBato
#tokhang
#DavaoDeathSquad
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2) “Duterte’s alleged involvement in briefing a witness due to testify before the Philippines Senate’s inquiry into the #DavaoDeathSquad, as well as threatening and taking retaliatory actions against individuals opposed to him.”
#tokhang
#DuterteLegacy
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#tokhang
#DuterteLegacy
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October 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
2) “Duterte’s alleged involvement in briefing a witness due to testify before the Philippines Senate’s inquiry into the #DavaoDeathSquad, as well as threatening and taking retaliatory actions against individuals opposed to him.”
#tokhang
#DuterteLegacy
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#tokhang
#DuterteLegacy
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This is giving me Duterte flashbacks when Sal Panelo and Harry Roque would ‘interpret’ Duterte’s public confessions.
Duterte: “They are saying that I’m part of a death squad? True, that’s true.”
Panelo and Roque:
“Hyperbole.”
“He was just joking.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
Duterte: “They are saying that I’m part of a death squad? True, that’s true.”
Panelo and Roque:
“Hyperbole.”
“He was just joking.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
May 31, 2025 at 4:34 PM
This is giving me Duterte flashbacks when Sal Panelo and Harry Roque would ‘interpret’ Duterte’s public confessions.
Duterte: “They are saying that I’m part of a death squad? True, that’s true.”
Panelo and Roque:
“Hyperbole.”
“He was just joking.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
Duterte: “They are saying that I’m part of a death squad? True, that’s true.”
Panelo and Roque:
“Hyperbole.”
“He was just joking.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
But while she tearfully welcomed the recent serving of the ICC warrant on Duterte,the cases of of her four sons—which happened years before the country joined the tribunal in 2011—were not among the 19 DDS hits cited in the charges.
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#DavaoDeathSquad
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Davao mother who lost 4 sons greets Duterte arrest in tears
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Clarita Alia burst into tears upon learning that former President Rodrigo Duterte had been arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be
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March 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
But while she tearfully welcomed the recent serving of the ICC warrant on Duterte,the cases of of her four sons—which happened years before the country joined the tribunal in 2011—were not among the 19 DDS hits cited in the charges.
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#DavaoDeathSquad
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“Even if he is imprisoned very far from here, I feel so happy that this day finally came,” Alia said, stifling a sob. “I’m so thankful. I’ve been asking God for this day.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#JailDuterte
#DavaoDeathSquad
#JailDuterte
Davao mother who lost 4 sons greets Duterte arrest in tears
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Clarita Alia burst into tears upon learning that former President Rodrigo Duterte had been arrested and handed over to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to be
newsinfo.inquirer.net
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
“Even if he is imprisoned very far from here, I feel so happy that this day finally came,” Alia said, stifling a sob. “I’m so thankful. I’ve been asking God for this day.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#JailDuterte
#DavaoDeathSquad
#JailDuterte
In 2002, @pcij.bsky.social asked me to report on the rise of then Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte's #DavaoDeathSquad, whose violent anti-crime methods became the template for his "drug war" across the Philippines starting in 2016 when he became president. He's now in the ICC for crimes vs humanity.
March 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
In 2002, @pcij.bsky.social asked me to report on the rise of then Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte's #DavaoDeathSquad, whose violent anti-crime methods became the template for his "drug war" across the Philippines starting in 2016 when he became president. He's now in the ICC for crimes vs humanity.
As chair of the CHR in 2009, De Lima had held hearings in #Davao, vowing to end vigilante-style killings. She and her team began exhuming bodies buried in the Laud quarry but could not proceed because a Davao judge denied them a search warrant. #DavaoDeathSquad
January 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
As chair of the CHR in 2009, De Lima had held hearings in #Davao, vowing to end vigilante-style killings. She and her team began exhuming bodies buried in the Laud quarry but could not proceed because a Davao judge denied them a search warrant. #DavaoDeathSquad
The beatings were brutal. Matobato lost hearing in his right ear and suffered a fractured chest bone. One evening, a rifle barrel was thrust into his buttocks; he was hit so hard he nearly passed out. He was released the next day on the intercession of his uncle, a retired police. #DavaoDeathSquad
Edgar Matobato: Exiting a death squad
Edgar Matobato's greatest fear, he says, more than death itself, was dying before speaking out
www.rappler.com
January 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
The beatings were brutal. Matobato lost hearing in his right ear and suffered a fractured chest bone. One evening, a rifle barrel was thrust into his buttocks; he was hit so hard he nearly passed out. He was released the next day on the intercession of his uncle, a retired police. #DavaoDeathSquad
“They wanted him to confess to the killing of Richard King, a wealthy Cebuano businessman who had recently been shot in a Davao office building. Matobato believed the killing was orchestrated by the police and death squad working together, and he was to be their fall guy.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
Edgar Matobato: Exiting a death squad
Edgar Matobato's greatest fear, he says, more than death itself, was dying before speaking out
www.rappler.com
January 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
“They wanted him to confess to the killing of Richard King, a wealthy Cebuano businessman who had recently been shot in a Davao office building. Matobato believed the killing was orchestrated by the police and death squad working together, and he was to be their fall guy.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
Among socioeconomic classes, support for the quad comm's inquiry was highest in Classes ABC (64 percent) and lowest in Class E (52 percent).
Class E had the most respondents who do not support the inquiry at 20 percent.
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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Class E had the most respondents who do not support the inquiry at 20 percent.
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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January 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Among socioeconomic classes, support for the quad comm's inquiry was highest in Classes ABC (64 percent) and lowest in Class E (52 percent).
Class E had the most respondents who do not support the inquiry at 20 percent.
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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Class E had the most respondents who do not support the inquiry at 20 percent.
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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Considering how these people also supported that pedophile pastor when he was being arrested…🙄
“Duterte bailiwick Mindanao showed the lowest support at 46 percent. It also had the most respondents who said they were undecided, at 30 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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“Duterte bailiwick Mindanao showed the lowest support at 46 percent. It also had the most respondents who said they were undecided, at 30 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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January 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Considering how these people also supported that pedophile pastor when he was being arrested…🙄
“Duterte bailiwick Mindanao showed the lowest support at 46 percent. It also had the most respondents who said they were undecided, at 30 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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“Duterte bailiwick Mindanao showed the lowest support at 46 percent. It also had the most respondents who said they were undecided, at 30 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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“National Capital Region had the strongest support for the House's investigations with 73 percent of respondents, followed by Balance Luzon at 66 percent and Visayas at 59 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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January 9, 2025 at 1:34 PM
“National Capital Region had the strongest support for the House's investigations with 73 percent of respondents, followed by Balance Luzon at 66 percent and Visayas at 59 percent.”
#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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#POGO #DavaoDeathSquad
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“According to de Lima, Matobato left the Philippines "under an assumed name" and is now in the custody of the ICC after his testimony was vetted by the tribunal.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#DavaoDeathSquad
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January 7, 2025 at 1:02 PM
“According to de Lima, Matobato left the Philippines "under an assumed name" and is now in the custody of the ICC after his testimony was vetted by the tribunal.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#DavaoDeathSquad
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“While he had been waiting for years to testify before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Matobato said he would not seek immunity in exchange for his testimony.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
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#DavaoDeathSquad
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January 7, 2025 at 9:06 AM
“While he had been waiting for years to testify before the International Criminal Court (ICC), Matobato said he would not seek immunity in exchange for his testimony.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
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Today's Inquirer front page (Dec. 19, 2024).
“HOUSE TAGS DUTERTE, ET AL FOR CRIMES VS HUMANITY”
More at inq.news/plusfront. 📰 #INQFrontPage
#DavaoDeathSquad
“HOUSE TAGS DUTERTE, ET AL FOR CRIMES VS HUMANITY”
More at inq.news/plusfront. 📰 #INQFrontPage
#DavaoDeathSquad
December 18, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Today's Inquirer front page (Dec. 19, 2024).
“HOUSE TAGS DUTERTE, ET AL FOR CRIMES VS HUMANITY”
More at inq.news/plusfront. 📰 #INQFrontPage
#DavaoDeathSquad
“HOUSE TAGS DUTERTE, ET AL FOR CRIMES VS HUMANITY”
More at inq.news/plusfront. 📰 #INQFrontPage
#DavaoDeathSquad
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“The question on filing will fall on either victims, groups with legal standing, or government agencies that have motu proprio powers like the National Bureau of Investigation or the Commission on Human Rights.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
“The question on filing will fall on either victims, groups with legal standing, or government agencies that have motu proprio powers like the National Bureau of Investigation or the Commission on Human Rights.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
Duterte, Dela Rosa, Go liable for crimes against humanity — House of Representatives
'Witness testimonies, corroborated by evidence, revealed a system that incentivized the killing of suspected drug personalities,' says quad committee chairperson Ace Barbers
www.rappler.com
December 18, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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“The question on filing will fall on either victims, groups with legal standing, or government agencies that have motu proprio powers like the National Bureau of Investigation or the Commission on Human Rights.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
“The question on filing will fall on either victims, groups with legal standing, or government agencies that have motu proprio powers like the National Bureau of Investigation or the Commission on Human Rights.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
5) former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo
6) Bong Go’s aide Irmina “Muking” Espino
#DavaoDeathSquad
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6) Bong Go’s aide Irmina “Muking” Espino
#DavaoDeathSquad
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Quad comm seeks crimes against humanity raps vs Duterte, Bato, Bong Go
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives quad committee has recommended the filing of crimes against humanity complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and his key allies for
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December 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
5) former National Police Commission commissioner Edilberto Leonardo
6) Bong Go’s aide Irmina “Muking” Espino
#DavaoDeathSquad
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6) Bong Go’s aide Irmina “Muking” Espino
#DavaoDeathSquad
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1) former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa
2) former special assistant to the president and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go
3) former PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
4) former PNP chief Debold Sinas
former police colonel Royina Garma
#DavaoDeathSquad
2) former special assistant to the president and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go
3) former PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
4) former PNP chief Debold Sinas
former police colonel Royina Garma
#DavaoDeathSquad
December 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
1) former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief and Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa
2) former special assistant to the president and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go
3) former PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
4) former PNP chief Debold Sinas
former police colonel Royina Garma
#DavaoDeathSquad
2) former special assistant to the president and Senator Christopher Lawrence Go
3) former PNP chief Oscar Albayalde
4) former PNP chief Debold Sinas
former police colonel Royina Garma
#DavaoDeathSquad
May justice be swift baka matulad sa PDAF.
…the four panels are recommending charges against Duterte and the following individuals for violating Republic Act No. 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity:
#DavaoDeathSquad
…the four panels are recommending charges against Duterte and the following individuals for violating Republic Act No. 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity:
#DavaoDeathSquad
Quad comm seeks crimes against humanity raps vs Duterte, Bato, Bong Go
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives quad committee has recommended the filing of crimes against humanity complaints against former President Rodrigo Duterte and his key allies for
newsinfo.inquirer.net
December 18, 2024 at 11:03 AM
May justice be swift baka matulad sa PDAF.
…the four panels are recommending charges against Duterte and the following individuals for violating Republic Act No. 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity:
#DavaoDeathSquad
…the four panels are recommending charges against Duterte and the following individuals for violating Republic Act No. 9851 or the Philippine Act on Crimes Against International Humanitarian Law, Genocide, and Other Crimes Against Humanity:
#DavaoDeathSquad
TLDR ng 2016-2024 natin:
So an organised crime family has been running Davao City Hall.
Critics & competition were dealt with using death squads. Same for low level criminals like thieves, snatchers, drug runners para masabi the “safest city.”
#DuterteLegacy
#DavaoDeathSquad
So an organised crime family has been running Davao City Hall.
Critics & competition were dealt with using death squads. Same for low level criminals like thieves, snatchers, drug runners para masabi the “safest city.”
#DuterteLegacy
#DavaoDeathSquad
December 13, 2024 at 5:14 AM
TLDR ng 2016-2024 natin:
So an organised crime family has been running Davao City Hall.
Critics & competition were dealt with using death squads. Same for low level criminals like thieves, snatchers, drug runners para masabi the “safest city.”
#DuterteLegacy
#DavaoDeathSquad
So an organised crime family has been running Davao City Hall.
Critics & competition were dealt with using death squads. Same for low level criminals like thieves, snatchers, drug runners para masabi the “safest city.”
#DuterteLegacy
#DavaoDeathSquad
“In March 2018, Aguirre’s Department of Justice dismissed charges of drug trading and conspiracy against Cebu businessman Peter Lim. The businessman was a known Duterte supporter and friend.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
Why did the Quadcomm not summon Vitaliano Aguirre?
COMMENTARY: Vitaliano Aguirre was one of Rodrigo Duterte’s major henchmen. What exactly does a henchman do? He serves by way of his boss’s crime and violence.
verafiles.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 AM
“In March 2018, Aguirre’s Department of Justice dismissed charges of drug trading and conspiracy against Cebu businessman Peter Lim. The businessman was a known Duterte supporter and friend.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
“In November 2017, Aguirre’s Department of Justice cleared from charges former Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief Nicanor Faeldon related to the P6.4B shabu shipment that passed through Customs under Faeldon’s watch.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
Why did the Quadcomm not summon Vitaliano Aguirre?
COMMENTARY: Vitaliano Aguirre was one of Rodrigo Duterte’s major henchmen. What exactly does a henchman do? He serves by way of his boss’s crime and violence.
verafiles.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 AM
“In November 2017, Aguirre’s Department of Justice cleared from charges former Bureau of Customs (BOC) chief Nicanor Faeldon related to the P6.4B shabu shipment that passed through Customs under Faeldon’s watch.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
“In June 2017, Aguirre’s Department of Justice downgraded the charge against the 19 policemen led by Superintendent Marvin Marcos from murder to homicide. This was the team responsible for the rubout of Albuera, Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa inside the Baybay city jail.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
Why did the Quadcomm not summon Vitaliano Aguirre?
COMMENTARY: Vitaliano Aguirre was one of Rodrigo Duterte’s major henchmen. What exactly does a henchman do? He serves by way of his boss’s crime and violence.
verafiles.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 AM
“In June 2017, Aguirre’s Department of Justice downgraded the charge against the 19 policemen led by Superintendent Marvin Marcos from murder to homicide. This was the team responsible for the rubout of Albuera, Leyte mayor Rolando Espinosa inside the Baybay city jail.”
#DavaoDeathSquad
#DavaoDeathSquad
What a timeline of Aguirre’s cover up of Duterte, the #DavaoDeathSquad and his cronies.
“In February 2017, one of Aguirre’s first acts as justice secretary was to execute the will of Duterte to exact vengeance on senator Leila de Lima for exposing the Davao Death Squad in 2009.”
“In February 2017, one of Aguirre’s first acts as justice secretary was to execute the will of Duterte to exact vengeance on senator Leila de Lima for exposing the Davao Death Squad in 2009.”
Why did the Quadcomm not summon Vitaliano Aguirre?
COMMENTARY: Vitaliano Aguirre was one of Rodrigo Duterte’s major henchmen. What exactly does a henchman do? He serves by way of his boss’s crime and violence.
verafiles.org
December 12, 2024 at 2:35 AM
What a timeline of Aguirre’s cover up of Duterte, the #DavaoDeathSquad and his cronies.
“In February 2017, one of Aguirre’s first acts as justice secretary was to execute the will of Duterte to exact vengeance on senator Leila de Lima for exposing the Davao Death Squad in 2009.”
“In February 2017, one of Aguirre’s first acts as justice secretary was to execute the will of Duterte to exact vengeance on senator Leila de Lima for exposing the Davao Death Squad in 2009.”
December 8, 2024 at 1:44 AM