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3,000 or 30,000? How Many Exactly Were Killed in Duterte's ‘Drug War’? Press Release After a decade of conflicting death tolls, a push to harmonize the statistics and list the dead by name MANILA (Sept. 29) — How many people died in the Philippines' so-called “war on drugs” under former president Rodrigo Duterte? A decade after the violent campaign began, there is still no agreed answer. Duterte's ICC Appearance Boosts Morale of 'Drug War' Victims; Commission Vows to Uncover More of the Truth Behind Killings Press Release The Truth Commission said former President Rodrigo Duterte’s appearance before the ICC has renewed hope among victims and survivors of the “war on drugs” seeking justice and accountability. Through its biweekly Public Truth-Telling Sessions and Truth Be Told podcast, the Commission provides platforms for survivors to share their experiences, uncover the truth, and pursue healing, including for cases outside the ICC proceedings. Ina na Nawalan ng Apat na Anak na Pinaslang ng Davao Death Squad, Haharap sa Truth Commission Press Release Ayon kay Clarita Alia, binalaan siya ng isang pulis noong 2001 na papatayin ang kanyang mga anak nang "isa-isa." Sa loob ng susunod na anim na taon, apat sa kanila ang pinatay. Inahan sa Upat ka Batan-ong Anak nga Gipatay sa Davao Death Squad, Moatubang sa Truth Commission Press Release Matod ni Clarita Alia, gipahimangnoan siya sa usa ka pulis niadtong 2001 nga ang iyang mga anak pagapatyon "usa-usa." Sa sunod nga unom ka tuig, ang upat niya ka anak gipatay. MEDIA ADVISORY: Truth Commission Convenes 2nd Public Truth-Telling; Mother of 17-Year-Old Killed in Payatas to Testify Press Release The session will feature Mariza Hamoy, mother of Darwin Pasiluna Hamoy, who was 17 years old when he was killed during a police operation in Payatas, Quezon City, on August 15, 2016. The family disputes the police account that Darwin and the other victims “nanlaban” during a buy-bust operation. Years later, a forensic examination of Darwin’s exhumed remains documented injuries consistent with gunshot wounds and classified his manner of death as homicide. Mother Who Lost Four Teenage Sons to Davao Death Squad Will Tell Her Story to the Truth Commission Press Release Clarita Alia says a police officer warned her in 2001 that her sons would be killed "one by one." Over the next six years, all four were. Philippine Truth Commission to Hold First Public Truth-Telling Session on ‘Drug War’ Killings MANILA (Aug. 11, 2026) Mother of 18-Year-Old Son with Disability to Testify; Forensic Pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun Expected to Present Findings from Exhumation Truth Commission: At 4th Truth-Telling Session, Mother Will Recount Her Son's Killing While on an Errand Press Release Lorna Carina Pepaño will describe the May 18, 2020, shooting of Christian A. Pepaño in Quezon City and her search for answers about who was responsible

YouTube Video Ang Truth Commission at ang Paglilitis kay Duterte sa ICC Video Sa episode na ito ng Truth Be Told podcast, tinalakay nina Truth Commission chairman Judge Raul Pangalangan, Commissioner Carlos Conde, at executive director Dr. Chris Magno ang kahalagahan nang paglilitis kay Duterte ng International Criminal Court. Watch Video Facebook Reel Kian's Enduring Legacy Podcast In this second episode of 𝐓𝐫𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐥𝐝, 𝐉𝐮𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐮𝐥 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐧 and 𝐅𝐫. 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐞𝐯𝐚 are joined by 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐨 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝 and 𝐑𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬, uncle of 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐬, to mark the 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠. They reflect on 𝐊𝐢𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲—how his story helped 𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 surrounding the war on d Watch Video YouTube Video MGA LARAWAN NG MADUGONG KATOTOHANAN NG "DRUG WAR" Podcast 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. 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. A back story: Vincent started sending Cardinal Ambo phone messages and pictures of the nightly Watch Video

YouTube Video Ang Kahalagahan ng Truth Commission Video 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 tagapayo, Judge Raul Pangalangan bilang chairman, at mga kasamang komisyoner na sina Carlos Conde, Dr. Raquel Fortun, Dr. Al Fuertes, at Fr. Danny Pilario CM. Watch Video YouTube Short Cardinal Ambo David on Why the Truth Commission Is Needed Video Watch Video YouTube Short Judge Raul Pangalangan on What the Truth Commission Can -- and Cannot -- Do Video Watch Video YouTube Short Ano ang truth commission? Video What is the Truth Commission? Find out what is the mandate and purpose of the new Truth Commission aimed at revealing the truth about the drug war by the Duterte administration. Watch Video YouTube Short Bakit kailangan ng Truth Commission ngayon? Video Even before the "war on drugs" became a national issue, Caloy Conde was one of the early investigators and documenters of the Davao Death Squad during the time of Rodrigo Duterte as mayor. He has extensive experience as a journalist for The New York Times and other international publications, and as a human rights researcher. Now, as Commissioner of the Truth Commission, he continues to seek truth, accountability, and justice. Watch Video YouTube Short Mula sa Pighati Tungo sa Katotohanan Video Mula sa Pighati Tungo sa Katotohanan Maingat na isinagawa ang pagkuha sa mga labi ni Raymart Siapo mula sa Saint Peter Memorial Chapel bilang bahagi ng forensic investigation na pangungunahan ni Dr. Raquel Fortun. Sa pamamagitan ng siyensya at ebidensya, hangad nating mailapit ang pamilya sa katotohanan, pananagutan, katarungan, at paghilom. Ang mga labi ni Raymart ay hindi lamang ebidensya—bahagi ito ng kanyang buhay, alaala, at kuwentong nararapat marinig at mabigyan ng katarungan. Ngayong Biy Watch Video YouTube Short “PAGSASALITAIN KO ANG MGA BANGKAY.” — Dr. Raquel Fortun Video “PAGSASALITAIN KO ANG MGA BANGKAY.” — Dr. Raquel Fortun, Truth Commission Commissioner and forensic pathologist, brings science and evidence to the search for truth. Hindi siya basta umaasa sa mga “AUTO-SILIP” — mga autopsy report na minadali, mali, o kulang — at sa mga kuwestiyonableng death certificate. Sa pamamagitan ng forensic science, hinahanap niya ang mga nakatagong kuwento sa bawat labi. Abangan ang forensic findings ni Dr. Fortun sa First Public Truth-Telling Session ng Truth Commissio Watch Video YouTube Video Kaagapay sa Katotohanan: Truth Commission Volunteers’ Day (Aug. 7, 2026) Video Watch Video

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YouTube Video Full Video: Mula sa Pighati Tungo sa Katotohanan: The Raymart Siapo Case Truth Telling Session MANILA (Aug. 11, 2026) — Ten years after the Philippine government’s anti-drug campaign began in 2016, an independent, civil-society-led Truth Commission will hold its first Public Truth-Telling Session on Friday, August 14, opening a public process to document the experiences of victims, survivors, and families affected by the killings. At the center of the first session will be Luzviminda Siapo, whose 18-year-old son, Raymart Siapo, was abducted and killed in Navotas City on March 29, 2017. Watch Video YouTube Short The Raymart Siapo Story sa Truth Telling Session sa Aug. 14, 2026 Video What is the truth behind the death of animal rights activist Raymart Siapo in 2017? Watch it tomorrow, Aug. 14, 2026, 8:30 AM, at the first Public Truth Telling Session of the Truth Commission. Watch the live streaming on the Truth Commission's facebook page and YouTube channel Watch Video