MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang again dismissed allegations that President Duterte’s war on illegal drugs violates human rights in light of reports that over two dozen countries have called for a United Nations investigation into the drug-related killings in the Philippines. Panelo said the administration respects human rights contrary to the claims of critics. “The fact that the Philippines during the term of PRRD has been elected to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) with 165 out of 192 votes at the UN General Assembly, bespeaks the growing appreciation of the international community on our policies with respect to human rights,” he said, using the President’s initials. Bagong Alyansang Makabayan secretary-general Renato Reyes said the drug war has been described as a failure because despite thousands of deaths from collateral damage and alleged EJKs, the drug problem persists. “The curriculum on the education on illegal drugs should be included in schools.

Source: Philippine Star July 05, 2019 15:56 UTC