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Oct 22 08:00 AM

No proof of life: Authorities stumped in search for abducted American
Basilan Governor Jim Salliman says there are no indications that abducted American Elliot Eastman has been taken to his province from Zamboanga del Norte

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/authorities-stumped-search-abducted-american-elliot-eastman-zamboanga-del-norte/

RN
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Oct 22 01:00 PM

Trivia: Did you know that Rodrigo Duterte wanted a cop who was a member of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) sect to lead the national death squad, showcasing their deep ties and common geopolitical incline towards the People's Republic of China?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/the-slingshot-duterte-liking-iglesia-ni-cristo-killer-cop/

RN
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Oct 22 02:00 PM

DILG chief Jonvic Remulla wants to trim number of PNP generals to 25
Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla says there are a lot of PNP generals without commands

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/dilg-secretary-jonvic-remulla-wants-cut-down-numbers-pnp-generals/

02:00 PM

What are your thoughts on the proposal to reduce the number of Philippine National Police generals from 133 to 25 to flatten the administration?

RN
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Oct 22 07:00 PM

Ex-councilor tagged in Los Baños mayor’s murder: I did not kill him
Norvin Tamisin claims police authorities made him the fall guy and withheld crucial footage that would have cleared his name so that the murder case of Caesar Perez would be tagged as closed

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/norvin-tamisin-asserts-innocence-claims-police-frameup-killing-los-banos-mayor-caesar-perez/

07:00 PM

What measures do you think can be put in place to ensure that individuals are not wrongfully accused in high-profile cases, such as the assassination of local officials?

RN
Rappler News
Oct 22 10:00 PM

Espenido retracts statements implicating Leila de Lima in illegal drugs
Police Lieutenant Jovie Espenido is the second person to allege that police-chief-turned-senator Bato dela Rosa had a hand in testimonies against Leila de Lima during Senate hearings in 2016

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/jovie-espenido-retracts-statements-implicating-de-lima-illegal-drugs/

RN
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Oct 23 12:00 AM

Garma says Duterte called her after testifying before House quad committee
'Actually, I said sorry,' Garma says as she recounts her short phone call with former president Duterte after she directly implicated him in the drug war killings

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/garma-says-duterte-called-after-testifying-house-quad-committee-october-2024/

12:00 AM

What are your thoughts on the testimonies and revelations made by Retired police colonel Royina Garma regarding the involvement of former president Rodrigo Duterte in the drug war killings and his alleged preferences in selecting officers?

RN
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Oct 23 01:00 AM

House detains cop linked to 2018 assassination of Tanauan mayor Halili
Police Captain Kenneth Paul Albotra is cited in contempt for failing to answer why one former subordinate of his was killed, and another relieved

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-detains-police-captain-albora-cited-contempt-october-2024/

RN
Rappler News
Oct 23 09:00 AM

Leonardo confirms drug war reward scheme, following in Garma’s footsteps
Leonardo says he believes in Garma's two affidavits, which talk about the existence of the Davao Death Squad and a cash reward scheme for drug war killings

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/leonardo-confirms-drug-war-reward-scheme-following-garma-footsteps/

RN
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Oct 23 11:00 AM

American’s love story takes a dark turn in Zamboanga del Norte
Abducted American content creator Elliot Eastman mentions about receiving threats in a video he posted in September

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/abducted-american-elliot-eastman-love-story-takes-dark-turn-zamboanga-del-norte/

11:00 AM
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American’s love story takes a dark turn in Zamboanga del Norte Abducted American content creator Elliot Eastman mentions about receiving threats in a video he posted in September Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/mindanao/abducted-american-elliot-eastman-love-story-takes-dark-turn-zamboanga-del-norte/

How do you feel about the article on the American content creator abducted in Zamboanga?

❤️ - Heartfelt, I sympathize with his situation.
😮 - Shocked, it's a gripping story with unexpected twists.
😡 - Angry, this situation is outrageous and upsetting.

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RN
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Oct 24 01:00 PM

12 kilos of shabu enter Panay, Negros Island Region every month, police say
Police say tricks used by syndicates make it difficult for port authorities to detect where the supplies of shabu are being stashed when transported via roll-on/roll-off vessels

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/visayas/shabu-panay-negros-monthly-october-2024/

01:00 PM

How do you feel about the illegal drug smuggling situation described in the article?

😡 - Angry - It's infuriating to know about the rampant drug smuggling.
😮 - Surprised - I didn't realize the extent of the issue in those regions.
😨 - Worried - The scale of the drug trade is concerning for the safety of the communities.

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RN
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Oct 24 09:00 PM

Trivia: Did you know Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, the incoming 10th cardinal from the Philippines, was elected as part of a 17-person council tasked to implement the 'synodal process' toward a 'listening church' by delegates of a high-stakes Vatican summit?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/cardinal-pablo-virgilio-ambo-david-elected-synod-council/

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RN
Rappler News
Oct 28 12:00 AM

‘Watch and learn’: Dela Rosa to testify in Senate drug war probe on October 28
Will former president Rodrigo Duterte show up in the Senate probe into his infamous bloody campaign?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/bato-dela-rosa-testify-senate-drug-war-probe-october-28-2024/

12:00 AM

How do you feel about Senator Bato Dela Rosa's upcoming testimony regarding the drug war?

🤔 - Curious to hear the truth
🔍 - Skeptical about the honesty
😠 - Angry about the drug war's impact

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RN
Rappler News
Oct 28 11:00 AM

[OPINION] Why Duterte’s drug war failed
The war on drugs showed signs of failure, not because it wasn't brutal enough, but because it never targeted the roots of the problem

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/voices/thought-leaders/opinion-reasons-duterte-drug-war-failed/

RN
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Oct 28 01:00 PM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that retired police colonel Royina Garma, a key whistleblower in the investigation of the Duterte administration's war on drugs, missed the Senate hearing where former president Rodrigo Duterte was present? She requested a medical furlough, while another witness was absent due to COVID-19.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/no-garma-face-duterte-senate-drug-war-hearing/

RN
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Oct 28 04:00 PM

Duterte admits to inducing suspects to ‘fight’ so cops can kill them
The unrepentant Duterte says he even has his own death squad made up of gangsters

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-admits-inducing-suspects-fight-cops-kill-them-senate-hearing-october-2024/

RN
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Oct 28 05:00 PM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, during a Senate investigation into his controversial war on drugs, stated he takes full legal responsibility for the police killings carried out under his orders, despite the ongoing criticisms regarding accountability and the alleged 'Davao template' of extrajudicial killings?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/rodrigo-duterte-response-drug-war-senate-hearing-october-2024/

RN
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Oct 29 12:00 AM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that the Philippine government has initiated an investigation and asset freeze against seven companies linked to illegal activities, including an offshore gaming operator and a real estate firm tied to a former presidential spokesperson?

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/malacanang-freezes-assets-companies-probed-house-quad-committee-pogos/

RN
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Oct 29 01:00 AM

Cop claims House lawmakers pressured him into corroborating drug war reward scheme
The congressmen overseeing the House investigation into Duterte's drug war dispute Police Colonel Hector Grijaldo's allegation that he was forced to sign an affidvait in exchange for favors

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/police-official-hector-grijaldo-claims-house-quad-committee-pressured-corroborating-drug-war-reward-sceme/

RN
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Oct 29 08:00 AM

Duterte monopolizes Senate hearing; allies challenge House quad committee findings
Duterte admits, not once but twice, to goading suspects to fight to 'justify the killing.' The Pimentel-led hearing does not pursue it.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-monopolizes-senate-hearing-allies-challenge-house-quad-committee/

08:00 AM
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Duterte monopolizes Senate hearing; allies challenge House quad committee findings Duterte admits, not once but twice, to goading suspects to fight to 'justify the killing.' The Pimentel-led hearing does not pursue it. Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/philippines/duterte-monopolizes-senate-hearing-allies-challenge-house-quad-committee/

What are your feelings about Duterte's recent Senate hearing statements?

😡 - Outraged! His comments are appalling!
🤷‍♀️ - Indifferent. Politics as usual, nothing new.
👏 - Supportive! He's just speaking his mind.

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RN
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Oct 29 07:00 PM

In Case You Missed It: Did you know that former president Rodrigo Duterte admitted to the Senate that he ordered police to encourage drug suspects to fight back, potentially implicating him in crimes against humanity? This shocking revelation has sparked discussions among lawmakers about his criminal liability and the future of human rights in the Philippines.

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/philippines/house-leader-says-duterte-liable-crimes-against-humanity-drug-war-admissions-october-2024/

RN
Rappler News
Today, 10 hours ago

Police use Marcos-time policy to keep CHR in the dark in drug war probe
The CHR is still unable to fully access drug war records in the last eight years, despite a change in Malacañang leadership

Read the full article here:
https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/philippine-national-police-use-marcos-jr-time-policy-keep-chr-dark-drug-war-probe/

12:00 AM
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Police use Marcos-time policy to keep CHR in the dark in drug war probe The CHR is still unable to fully access drug war records in the last eight years, despite a change in Malacañang leadership Read the full article here: https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/philippine-national-police-use-marcos-jr-time-policy-keep-chr-dark-drug-war-probe/

What are your thoughts on the importance of transparency and access to information in investigating government actions, particularly in the context of human rights and accountability?