The 4Ps program was supposed to provide youths like Eugene the opportunity to fulfill their dreams and help lift their families from poverty. But another government program, the antidrug campaign, has dimmed those hopes.
Tags: war on drugs
Is the drug war undermining the gains of government anti-poverty programs?
At least one in five victims of drug-related killings in Metro Manila in 2016 and 2017 were beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps).
Groups demand accountability as police chief resigns over ‘recycled drugs’ mess
“General Albayalde must be held accountable, along with those implicated in cases of corruption, under this war against drugs, which have been proven to be as a failure, bogus, and deceptive.”
Kin of drug-related killings file more evidence vs Duterte before ICC
Neri Colmenares, NUPL chairperson, believes that the case against Duterte is strong. “First, he publicly ordered the killings… Second, he refuses to be investigated. Third, the government does not submit evidence to the ICC.”
Ecumenical delegation to present to UNHRC cases of right violations, seek justice
“I am here to seek justice for my son.”
Duterte to pursue war on drugs, death penalty despite UN reso
“His marching orders to pass the death penalty measures, on top of his bloody drug war and counterinsurgency speak of his ineffective and blatantly anti-people kill-kill-kill solution and policy framework.”
Rights groups call on UN-member states to support Iceland resolution
“We hope that the member states and non-member states will support this resolution because this is just one of many initiatives that will address these heinous extrajudicial killings.”
Child advocacy group urges UN member-countries to support probe on rights violations in PH
For the investigation to push through, the UN must garner at least 24 votes from the 47 member states.
Dogs of war
By DEE AYROSO
Kin of victims of ‘drug war’ urge UN to probe cases in PH
“UNHRC, you are welcome here!“
Where senatoriables stand on human rights
For respecting human rights, senatoriables Neri Colmenares, Chel Diokno, Leody de Guzman, Erin Tañada, and Samira Gutoc got a perfect score of seven. For outright disregard for human rights, Ronaldo Bato dela Rosa, Christopher “Bong” Go, Lito Lapid, Bong Revilla and Jiggy Manicad earned a score of zero. Imee Marcos got two points but had a track record of abuses during his father’s rule.