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Chito Gascon’s sudden and untimely death

IT is doubly sad that Jose Luis Martin “Chito” Gascon succumbed to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) at a time when the International Criminal Court (ICC) is about to begin formal investigation of alleged crimes against humanity related to the Duterte administration’s campaign against illegal drugs.

Chito Gascon’s sudden and untimely death

The CHR moment — forking between Duterte and the Constitution

A vehicle like a boat requires stabilizing mechanisms. A katig (outrigger) serves this purpose. The katig prevents a boat from leaning too much on one or the other side, thus preventing the boat from capsizing. Remove the katig, and the boat may be fine in calm waters. But it will quickly capsize in rough or turbulent waters.

The CHR moment — forking between Duterte and the Constitution

Rights advocates decry abuses within CHR

By JONATHAN DE SANTOS FORMER employees of the Commission on Human Rights have accused two commissioners of abusing their positions, prompting human rights advocates to write President Benigno Aquino III to urge tighter screening of appointees. The Philippine Alliance of Human Rights Advocates (PAHRA) released the letter on Thursday at a press conference attended by

Rights advocates decry abuses within CHR