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Police Reject Slum Killing Blame; Truth Commission Begins Hearings

5/28/2026

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Police deny involvement in slum killings, attributing the deaths to turf wars and vigilante actions.
The Philippine Truth and Reconciliation Commission, launched May 27 and headed by International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Raul Pangalangan, will hold protected hearings with victims, families and perpetrators.
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David advises the commission, which will issue recommendations and case files to the Justice Ministry, police and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) every six months.

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Story summary

Police deny involvement in slum killings, attributing the deaths to turf wars and vigilante actions.
The Philippine Truth and Reconciliation Commission, launched May 27 and headed by International Criminal Court (ICC) judge Raul Pangalangan, will hold protected hearings with victims, families and perpetrators.
Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David advises the commission, which will issue recommendations and case files to the Justice Ministry, police and National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) every six months.