National police chief Ronald dela Rosa said that if the Grade 11 student did not pose a threat, the officers who shot him on Thursday night would be held accountable.

Philippines drugs war escalates, teenager killed

Bulacan police chief defended the action and said the deaths were during shootouts, and were not executions, as activists have often alleged

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More than 6,000 people have died in the crackdown since Duterte took office seven months ago, but it remains popular with many

Philippines Catholic church comes out against Duterte's war on drugs

Duterte has asked police & vigilantes to kill drug dealers and users. At least 5,000 have died. He said Trump wished him more 'success'

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