Philippines drug war victims seek justice through truth commission

Families of drug war victims testify before the Truth Commission, seeking answers and closure after years of silence.

MANILA, Philippines—A mother whose 19-year-old son was gunned down by masked gunmen in 2017 was the first witness of the Truth Commission’s hearing on drug war killings on Friday. In a three-hour session, Luzviminda Siapo recalled to the civilian-led body the killing of her son Raymart, who was accused of peddling mari