The senators also pointed to alleged red-tagging of individuals and groups “falsely accused of terrorism and communism, in an effort to stifle criticism and freedom of expression.”
has reached out to Malacañang for comment but has yet to receive a response as of posting time.
This, as the senators cited allegations of “extrajudicial police misconduct” in relation to Duterte’s brutal drug war. Aside from these, the senators also flagged attacks against critics, journalists, and free speech, which they said were launched to “quash opposition to or criticism of its heavy-handed policies.”
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