MALACANANG expects “due process” in the investigation of the human rights panel of the United States House of Representatives into President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. “The universality of human rights presupposes due process be observed by all and as such any proceedings that allege wrongdoing should provide the opportunity for all sides to be considered. “Global experts have recognized the intrinsic link between terrorism and crime specifically the manufacturing and trafficking of illicit drugs,” Abella said. A total of 8,200 homicide cases are under investigation “with motives to be determined,” the PNP added. The Duterte administration repeatedly denied that these deaths were state-sponsored, often pointing out that vigilante groups are behind the killings.

Source: Manila Times July 20, 2017 05:37 UTC