Truth Commission (Philippines)

A civil society-led body tasked to find out the truth about "drug war" killings in Philippines, restore dignity to the victims, and foster healing and reform.

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HER SONS WOULD BE KILLED “ONE BY ONE”:

Mother Who Lost Four Teenage Sons to Davao Death Squad to Face Truth Commission

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Tagalog: https://t.co/n5gdRxa4oP

Cebuano: https://t.co/ruCLp7o9dk

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What is the relevance of the Truth Commission in the search for justice, accountability and healing, particularly among "drug war" victims whose cases are not among those the ICC is investigating?
#TruthBeTold

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A back story: Vincent started sending Cardinal David phone messages and pictures of the nightly "tokhang" killings in Kalookan, the cardinal's diocese. The exchanges continued for years. Cardinal says his phone is a veritable archive of the violence because of Vincent's coverage.

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In this first episode of the Truth Commission podcast Truth Be Told, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, the commission's adviser and convenor talks to photojournalist Vincent Go.

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VIncent is one of the so-called "Nightcrawlers" whose coverage and documentation of the "drug war" since 2016 were crucial in bringing to the world's attention the extent of the brutality and inhumanity of Duterte's campaign.

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Philippine Truth Commission to Hold First Public Truth-Telling Session on ‘Drug War’ Killings

Mother of 18-Year-Old Son with Disability to Testify

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Cardinal Ambo David on why the Truth Commission is needed. Judge Raul Pangalanan on what it can -- and cannot -- do. #TruthCommission #DrugWar

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Ano ang Truth Commission? https://t.co/KFMlcQGtPX

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❗❗ Truth Commission Convenes First Public Truth-Telling Session on ‘Drug War’; Mother to Testify About the Extrajudicial Killing of Her Disabled Son ❗❗

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The Truth Commission will hold its first Public Truth-Telling Session on Aug 14 at 830 am at the Pius Center in Manila. It will be livestreamed on YouTube and Facebook.

In this video, members of the commission talk about their mandate and mission.

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Pangalangan bilang chairman, at mga kasamang komisyoner na sina Carlos Conde, Dr. Raquel Fortun, Dr. Al Fuertes, at Fr. Danny Pilario CM.

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BAKIT MAHALAGA ANG TRUTH COMMISSION?

Sa bidyo na ito, pinapaliwanag ng mga miyembro ng Truth Commission ang kanilang gawain at misyon. Ang mga miyembro ng komisyon ay sina Cardinal Virgilio Pablo David bilang tapagayo, Judge Raul...

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• Website: https://t.co/ypKRAi0clo
• YouTube: https://t.co/fX7ozELok9
• Instagram: https://t.co/lDi3wKsxRF
• X: https://t.co/NwElb5Qz3g
• TikTok: https://t.co/TQAuvAQw9C

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As the first session of the Truth Commission’s “Public Truth Telling” on “drug war” extrajudicial killings approaches (Aug. 14), we would like to remind the public of the commission’s social media and online accounts.

Follow the truth! Follow us!

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Cardinal David calls for #truthcommission volunteers

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A call for volunteers

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A working commission. #truthcommission #drugwar #drugwarEJK

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Flowers4Lolas, Malaya Lolas Volunteer Network, members of the Nightcrawlers, and members and staff of the commission. (Photos by Tessam Castilo and Dr. Al Fuertes)

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TRAUMA-INFORMED WORKSHOP

The Truth Commission held a workshop on July 28 for care providers of victims and survivors of the “drug war.” The care providers are individuals and civil society groups who have been at the forefront in providing assistance, trauma-informed care and

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Children's Legal Rights and Development Center (CLRDC), Initiatives for Dialogue and Empowerment through Alternative Legal Services (IDEALS), RESBAK, BAIGANI, San Jose Ang Tagapagtanggol Parish (Diocese of Novaliches), CenterLaw, Rise Up for Life and for Rights (Rise Up),