Judge Rodolfo Azucena Jr. of RTC Branch 125 sentenced them to up to 40 years in prison, without parole. “There is reason to suspect that he will keep that promise,” Brad Adams, HRW Asia director, said in a statement. “We give assurance that the President will never tolerate any intentional killing against civilians from the men in uniform,” he added. Vice President Leni Robredo praised the Caloocan court for its ruling, but said it confirmed that the war on drugs had innocent victims. Commission on Human Rights Chair Chito Gascon cited the contributions of witnesses, investigators, prosecutors, church workers and human rights advocates to the case that led to the three policemen’s conviction.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 29, 2018 21:33 UTC