DILG Chief: Gov’t Execs Won't Be Spared in ‘Sabungeros’ Case

DILG chief: Gov’t execs won't be spared in ‘sabungeros’ case

MANILA, Philippines — No government officials will be spared from criminal liability in the case of the abduction of cockfighting aficionados (sabungeros). Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla said this in an interview with reporters in Camp Crame on Wednesday. “No sacred cows. Whether they be a mayor, a governor or a senator, as long as they are part of that Alpha group, anyone involved with the Alpha …

House probe sought for missing sabungeros

MANILA 6th District Rep. Bienvenido Abante Jr. filed a resolution on Tuesday calling for an investigation, in aid of legislation, into the cases of missing “sabungeros” (cockfighting enthusiasts).He recommended that the quad committee lead the probe.Abante said that the disappearance of the sabungeros is comparable to extrajudicial killings, emphasizing that the issue transcends gambling and now involves matters of justice, accountability, the r…

'Missing sabungeros' case may boost ICC case vs Duterte: drug war victims' lawyer

An ICC-accredited lawyer argued that the "missing sabungeros" case could serve as "additional evidence" in the crimes against humanity case of former President

No threats to victims? Sara Duterte’s claim about dad Rody misleads

It is misleading for Vice President Sara Duterte to say her father did not threaten victims during his presidency, when his drug war campaign was marked by brutal orders to kill even rights defenders.  Throughout his presidency, Rodrigo Duterte made numerous public statements encouraging violence against drug suspects and those who defended their right to due process. Speaking at a June 25 press conference, Sara argued that her father should be …

Duterte’s ICC Lawyer urges Palace official to refrain from interfering in his work

Atty. Nicholas Kaufman, legal counsel for former President Rodrigo Duterte in his case before the International Criminal Court (ICC), has asked Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro not to interfere with his work as defense lawyer. Kaufman made the statement in response to Castro’s recent comments criticizing his submission of a Senate panel report to …