Exposing the True Cost of Duterte’s Drug War: A Priest’s Courage Reveals Government Brutality

In a striking example of courage in the face of oppressive government tactics, a Filipino priest who openly resisted former President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal drug war has been recognized with one of Asia’s highest honors — the Ramon Magsaysay Award. This award reminds us that while some leaders exploit fear to justify lawlessness, true service to the people involves defending dignity and justice. What Does Duterte’s Violent Drug War Mean for America? During Duterte's presidency, thousands of mostly poor suspects were killed under police crackdowns allegedly aimed at illicit drugs. Yet these actions raised grave concerns about extrajudicial killings and...