Vice President Sara Duterte speaks to Filipinos gathered for a picnic to show support for former president Rodrigo Duterte on his 80th birthday, near Prison Scheveningen in The Hague, on Friday, March 28. Photos by Ben Moncerate/Rappler

Anti-Duterte protesters light candles to form the word "hustisya" (justice), along with a mock coffin and cake, at Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila on the 80th birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, March 28. Photos by Rappler

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The formal launch of Duterte Panagutin Europe in The Hague, Netherlands will start soon.

The coalition has an increasing list of organisations and individuals from at least 7 countries in Europe.

I myself will be speaking at the event so I'm not able to report/take pictures myself during the formal launch.

A makeshift memorial is set up in memory of the victims of Duterte's drug war. People can light electric candles and write messages on ribbons.

Hi @here! Did you know that on this day 16 years ago, Rodrigo Duterte appeared before the Commission on Human Rights (then led by Leila De Lima) as it investigated the alarming number of killings allegedly carried out by the Davao Death Squad. This probe would fuel Duterte’s deep-seated vendetta against De Lima, leading to her wrongful imprisonment during his presidency.

Here’s a story I wrote in 2017 about what transpired on that fateful day in Davao City:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/165574-rodrigo-duterte-chr-davao-city-2009-public-hearings-davao-death-squad/

Excellent work, Jodesz Gavilan. I may have my title: "The Day When the Rights of the Commission on Human Rights Begin to Crumble." It's so sad and infuriating. 😢 😠

Hi everyone, I'm here at the Senate to cover the 10am hearing of Senate Imee Marcos' committee into Duterte's arrest. But Malacañang has indicated the Cabinet will not attend citing executive privilege.

SP Chiz Escudero says theyre studying if they can send subpoenas so they do not court constitutional crisis

The context to the subpoena: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/marcos-cabinet-skip-imee-senate-hearing-duterte-arrest/

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-icc-case-lawyer-dov-jacobs/ @here Duterte has a second lawyer. What does he bring to the table - and the complications along with it?

We published this last night. This is the perspective of the prosecution in the Duterte-ICC case naman. https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/explainers/leila-sadat-expert-confident-charges-confirmation-duterte-icc/. Natural for lawyers of both sides to push for their positions, and ordinary people, depending on which side you’re on, will be encouraged by recent declarations of the defense and prosecution lawyers. Question of human rights and justice. Some remind us that this isn’t a question of sovereignty because Filipinos ang nagfile ng “communication” or complaint sa ICC when we were still members. Filipinos who were victimized and felt wala nang ibang recourse dito sa Pilipinas dahil walang aasahan sa gobyerno. And more recently, even the Marcos admin said nahirapan sila to find witnesses for the filing of cases in local courts. So saan lulugar ang mga pamilya ng biktima? Are there other issues na malabo pa that need further explaining where @Lian Buan - Rappler can maybe help? Let us know.

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT: SILA KIAN ATBP: PASYON PATUNGONG HUSTISYA

WHEN: 19 April 2025 | 9:00 - 11:30 AM

WHERE: In front of Quezon Hall, UP Diliman, Quezon City

Using the framework of the Pasyon (Stations of the Cross), the Children’s Rehabilitation Center will hold an activity of collective remembrance, mourning, and resistance for the families and children victimized by Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. It offers a platform to raise awareness about the impunity normalized by Duterte's war on drugs and to call for justice for all victims of human rights violations under his administration.

MEDIA COVERAGE IS REQUESTED.

Photo opportunities and interviews will be facilitated.

Reference: Tiben Wahing, Media Liaison (0923-823-8235)

Salamat for sharing @Tito Tiben

PRESS RELEASE

April 19, 2025 | UP Diliman

Sila Kian atbp: Pasyon Patungong Hustisya In the spirit of Holy Week and in the tradition of the Pasyon, we gather to mourn, remember, and resist.

Sila Kian atbp: Pasyon Patungong Hustisya is a public expression of collective grief and righteous indignation—a Stations of the Cross procession that remembers the children and families who became victims of extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration's brutal War on Drugs. With at least 150 children and 30,000 individuals estimated to have been killed, this event asserts that these were not collateral damage, they were lives deliberately and unjustly taken.

Through narratives, symbolic representations, and moments of reflection, each station of the procession honors these stories of suffering while demanding truth, justice, and accountability.

The arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity marks a turning point. But it is only the beginning. Justice must not stop at symbolism, it must materialize in policy reform, prosecution of all perpetrators, and tangible support for the victims and their families.

We call on the current administration to immediately end drug war policies that continue to endanger the lives and dignity of the poor, especially children. We also demand a just response to past and ongoing violations: truth-telling, reparations, and systemic change.

Inspired by the Pasyon tradition which once fueled Filipino resistance against colonialism, Sila Kian atbp reclaims this faith-rooted practice to resist tyranny and impunity today.

We invite the public, especially communities of faith, human rights defenders, and families of victims, to stand in solidarity. Together, we walk the path of sorrow not only to mourn, but to demand justice and to act until justice is finally served.

No child should ever become a martyr to failed and violent policies. Justice must come full circle!

Media Liason: Steven Wahing -  09155118568