PHMariza Hamoy, mother of 17-year-old Darwin, testified before the Philippine Truth Commission on the extrajudicial killings during the Duterte administration. Her son was killed in a police operation in 2016, which authorities labeled a drug bust. Mariza described facing intimidation and lack of support from authorities while seeking justice, including being denied access to police records and having no allies to testify on her behalf. Darwin's case is among thousands documented under 'Oplan Double Barrel,' Duterte's anti-drug campaign led by then-PNP chief Ronald dela Rosa. Dela Rosa remains at large despite an ICC arrest warrant, while Duterte faces charges of crimes against humanity. The Truth Commission, launched by civil society groups, aims to document abuse linked to the drug war.
Bias read (Progressive): The article frames the Duterte administration's drug war as a systemic issue involving extrajudicial killings and human rights violations. It highlights the struggles of families affected by the policy and references international legal actions against Duterte and dela Rosa. The emphasis on state-im
