Drug War Watch
Be aware of the latest drug war-related news and updates. You can also access our past articles and reports about the drug war.
ESTABLISHING
TRUTH IN THE FACE
OF HISTORICAL
DISTORTION
Since August 1, 2017, PhilRights has been conducting fieldwork and community-based monitoring on human rights violations under the so-called war on drugs in its partner communities.
A TIMELINE
ON RODRIGO
DUTERTE’S CASE
JUSTICE FOR
DRUG WAR VICTIMS!
JUSTICE FOR DRUG WAR VICTIMS!
Victims’ left-behind families recount how they lived in fear and were discouraged from seeking justice or demanding accountability for much of Rodrigo Duterte's administration. Yet, many have gradually found the courage to assert their rights and pursue justice. Experts provide information on the ICC and the importance of rejoining the ICC as a prelude to pursuing a just transition from the so-called drug war.
AMIN ANG
HUSTISYA
The drug war has instigated a plethora of atrocities for the past ten years, and narratives of the victims and their loved ones continue to be distorted and invalidated.
Despite this, the victims’ families continue to share their stories and take action against impunity. Now, the families reflect on the past years and are decisively moving forward.
This report highlights the narratives of victims’ families and efforts to pursue justice.
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Reports
2025 Monitoring & Documentation Report, English
Stories, updates, and comparative analyses on the Duterte and Marcos Jr. approaches to the drug war, with a timeline on the ICC case against Duterte.
Mula Hinagpis Hanggang Paglilitis
Kaming mga Naiwan: Mga Kuwento ng Pamilya ng mga Biktima ng Giyera Kontra Droga
2024 Monitoring & Documentation Report, English
Findings on extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations as the Marcos Jr. Administration continues the bloody war on drugs.
We Turn the Tide: Seeking Justice amidst a Human Rights Crisis
2022 Monitoring & Documentation Report, English
Findings from PhilRights’ documentation of drug war-related cases of human rights violations throughout the Rodrigo Duterte Administration.
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Articles
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The War on Drugs under Marcos: A Policy Review
BBM’s “BIDA” anti-drug campaign pose concerns rather than solutions to the root of the drug problem such as poverty and inequality. Explore PhilRights’ official policy review.
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Interview: Hinggil kina Jemboy at John Frances, at ang “Giyera Kontra-Droga” sa panahon ni BBM
Kinapanayam ng PhilRights ang mga human rights defenders na mga nagmo-monitor sa sitwasyon ng karapatang pantao sa lugar nila Jemboy at Frances mula nang ipatupad ni Rodrigo Duterte ang “Giyera Kontra-Droga.” Ang mga pangalan ng ininterbyu ay binago para sa kanilang seguridad. Basahin ang panayam ng PhilRights ukol dito.
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Kaming Mga Naiwan: Mga Kuwento ng Pamilya ng mga Biktima ng Giyera Kontra Droga
Sa ulat na ito ang itinatampok ang patuloy na paghahanap ng hustisya ng mga pamilyang biktima ng giyera kontra droga mula 2016-2024.