They fear for the lives of their other children," Investigate PH said. Despite the 'nanlaban' narrative, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra said that his department's review of drug cases found lapses in protocol. Independent autopsies on drug war victims also found that there was "no genuine police inquiry into the cause of death" on the part of the authorities. Investigate PH pointed out that the finding has so far "not translated into changes in anti-drug policy and operations or placed accountability for the killings." The higher courts have also rejected claims by victims’ relatives, in favor of the police," Investigate PH said.

Source: Philippine Star July 06, 2021 12:00 UTC