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CHURCH v DUTERTE, the war on drugs in Philippines

6 octobre 20176 novembre 2018By V2V

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le pÃ¨re NoÃ«l Ponsaran est Ã la fois prÃªtre et policier. Il cÃ©lÃ¨bre la messe Ã la station de police de Quezon city Ã la fois pour les prisonniers et les policiers.
Father Noel Ponsaran is a policeman and a priest. He is celebrating the mass in Quezon police station for the inmates and the policemen. (Picture by veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images).
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: L'Eglise de Baclaran ne dÃ©semplit pas. Ouverte 24/24 7 jours sur 7, le mercredi et le dimanche les messes s'y enchainent juqu'Ã 23h00. Faisant parti de la congrÃ©gation des Redemptoristes, ses prÃªtres ont dÃ©cidÃ© de s'opposer Ã la guerre sur la drogue telle que menÃ©e par Duterte. Ils protÃ¨gent des tÃ©moins et des vicyimes et montent un dossier contre le PrÃ©sident Ã prÃ©senter devant la Cour Internationale de Justice.
The Baclaran Church is opened 24 7. Part of the Redemptorist congregattion, its priests are opposed to Duterte War on drug. They shelter some of the victims and are trying to put a case against the president to the International Court of Justice. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: L'Eglise de Baclaran ne dÃ©semplit pas. Ouverte 24/24 7 jours sur 7, le mercredi et le dimanche les messes s'y enchainent juqu'Ã 23h00. Faisant parti de la congrÃ©gation des Redemptoristes, ses prÃªtres ont dÃ©cidÃ© de s'opposer Ã la guerre sur la drogue telle que menÃ©e par Duterte. Ils protÃ¨gent des tÃ©moins et des vicyimes et montent un dossier contre le PrÃ©sident Ã prÃ©senter devant la Cour Internationale de Justice. A l'origine de cette oposition, le PÃ¨re Amado Picardal, trÃ¨s actif sur les rÃ©seaux sociaux.
The Baclaran Church is opened 24 7. Part of the Redemptorist congregattion, its priests are opposed to Duterte War on drug. They shelter some of the victims and are trying to put a case against the president to the International Court of Justice. This oposition got started by Father Amado Picardal, very active on social network to get the awarness of public opinion. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le quartier "happyland" est l'un des plus pauvre de Manille. A l'ouest de Manille, 120000 habitants qui votent Duterte Ã 80%. Et mÃªme si il est acusÃ© de mener non pas une guerre contre la drogue mais une guerre contre les pauvres, il reste trÃ¨s apprÃ©ciÃ©.
Happyland neighborhood is one of the poorest of Manila. In Westerne Manila with 120 000 inhabitants, 80% voted for Duterte. Duterte remains very popular there despite the fact that he is accused of engaging a war against the poor instead of a war against the drug. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Ana (43) mÃ¨re de 6 enfants a dÃ©cidÃ© de rejoindre le programme Rise Up montÃ© par le FrÃ¨re Jun Santiago pour dÃ©noncer les pratiques de cette guerre contre la drogue menÃ©e par Duterte. Le 15 septembre 2016, la police est entrÃ©e de nuit chez elle et a tuÃ© son mari et son fils ainÃ©. Elle a dÃ©cidÃ© de tÃ©moigner Ã la Cour Internationale de Justice. Elle est protÃ©gÃ©e ainsi que sa famille par la congrÃ©gation RÃ©demptoriste de l'Eglise de Baclaran.
43-years-old Ana, mother of 6 lost her husband and her eldest son killed by the police the 15th of september 2016. She joined the Rise Up program foundde by Br Jun Santiago and has decided to be a witness in the case against the president Duterte in front of the International Court of Justice. The Baclaran Church offers her and her family a full protection.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le petit Jefferson est nourri par le quartier. Son pÃ¨re, toxicoman a Ã©tÃ© arrÃ©tÃ© et sa mÃ¨re a disparu. Il n'a plus personne et ce sont les gens du quartier qui lui donne un bol de riz de temps en temps. Le quartier "happyland" est l'un des plus pauvre de Manille. Pourtant Duterte y est trÃ¨s populaire. Et mÃªme si il est acusÃ© de mener non pas une guerre contre la drogue mais une guerre contre les pauvres, il reste trÃ¨s apprÃ©ciÃ©.
Young Jeffereson is relying on the charity of the neighborhood. His father, drug user is in jail and his mother disappeared, leaving him on his own. Happyland neighborhood is one of the poorest of Manila. Duterte remains very popular there despite the fact that he is accused of engaging a war against the poor instead of a war against the drug. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Ces 4 jeunes hommes sont sur LA Liste et donc menacÃ©s de mort. Ils ont rejoint le programme Rise Up montÃ© par le FrÃ¨re Jun Santiago pour dÃ©noncer les pratiques de cette guerre contre la drogue menÃ©e par Duterte. Ils se cachent et cherchent Ã obtenir la protection de L'Eglise de Baclaran.
These 4 young men, are on THE list, under death threats. They joined the Rise Up program founded by Brother Jun Santigao to denunce the methods used in this war against drug initiated by Duterte. They live in hiding fearing to be killed by the police or death squads. They are trying to get the Baclaran Church full protection.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Un jeune homme a Ã©tÃ© tuÃ© apparement par la police dans une opÃ©ration Tokham (lutte contre la drogue). La famille ne veut pas sortir de la maison, n'ayant pas confiance en ceux qui viennent de commettre un meurtre...
A young man just got killed during a police operation against drug. The family is refusing to get out, not trusting the ones who just committed this murder.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le corps trouÃ© par un imapct de balle vient d'Ãªtre trouvÃ© Une autre victime de la gueer contre la drogue initiÃ©e par Duterte.
A body with a bullet hole was just found. Another victim of the war on drug initiated by Duterte.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le pÃ¨re NoÃ«l Ponsaran est Ã la fois prÃªtre et policier. Il cÃ©lÃ¨bre la messe Ã la station de police de Quezon city Ã la fois pour les prisonniers et les policiers.
Father Noel Ponsaran is a policeman and a priest. He is celebrating the mass in Quezon police station for the inmates and the policemen. (Picture by veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images).
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le quartier "happyland" est l'un des plus pauvre de Manille. A l'ouest de Manille, 120000 habitants qui votent Duterte Ã 80%. Et mÃªme si il est acusÃ© de mener non pas une guerre contre la drogue mais une guerre contre les pauvres, il reste trÃ¨s apprÃ©ciÃ©.
Happyland neighborhood is one of the poorest of Manila. In Westerne Manila with 120 000 inhabitants, 80% voted for Duterte. Duterte remains very popular there despite the fact that he is accused of engaging a war against the poor instead of a war against the drug. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le pÃ¨re NoÃ«l Ponsaran est Ã la fois prÃªtre et policier. Il cÃ©lÃ¨bre la messe Ã la station de police de Quezon city Ã la fois pour les prisonniers et les policiers.
Father Noel Ponsaran is a policeman and a priest. He is celebrating the mass in Quezon police station for the inmates and the policemen. (Picture by veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images).
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Le corp de Leo C Baldomero (37ans pÃ¨re de 4 enfants) est prÃ©parÃ© pour ses funÃ©railles. La veille avec le jeune homme Ã cote, ils ont Ã©tÃ© enlevÃ©s par des motards casquÃ©s. Leurs corps ont Ã©tÃ© retriuvÃ©s plus tard dans une dÃ©charge.
The body of 37-years-old Leo Baldomero, father-of-four is getting ready for his funerals. Yesterday with the otehr man on the table, they were kidnapped by masked men and bot their bodies were found later in the day in a garbage dump.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Manille de nuit.
Manila by night.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Des policiers assistent Ã la premiÃ¨re rÃ©union de ceux qui se sont rendus pour intÃ©grer le programme de rÃ©habilitation du PÃ¨re Bobby De La Cruz. Pour Ãªtre enlevÃ©s de la liste les "rendus" devront suivre un programme de 6 mois avec des test de drogue frÃ©quents, des boulots d'intÃ©rÃªt gÃ©nÃ©ral etc.
Policemen assist to the first meeting of the surrenders who are integrated the rehabilitation program initiated by Father Bobby De la Cruz. To be taken of THE list, the surrendres would have to spend 6 months with frequent drug tests, general interest workd, prayers etc.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: Liza Baldomero pleure son mari avec ses 4 enfants. Il a Ã©tÃ© enlevÃ© hier par des gens Ã moto, son corps a Ã©tÃ© retrouvÃ© hier soir dans une dÃ©charge publique. Elle ne peut pas payer les 700 USD que coutent les funÃ©railles. Elle est en contact avec le frÃ¨re Jun et l'Eglise d Baclaran qui vont l'aider.
Liza Baldomero and her four kids are mourning her husband, their father. He was kidnapped along with another young man, their bodies were later found in some garbages. She cannot afford the 700 USD for the funerals. She is in contact with Br Juna nd the Baclaran Church who promised to help them out.
(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Kheila 7th is grieving her dad, Flor John. Flor John (34), drug user, was executed by some apparent policemen at his house on the 19th of October. He was the father of three and married with Rita Cruz. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: A girl outside a police station is shouting to her dad in the cell of the police station. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Captain Leny Leticia Pasco (51) in charge of the Baranguay Libis in Quezon City. Since she started her fight against drugs, she is practising at the shooting range and has a gun at home for protection. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Tokham Operation in the Tali Papa branguay in Quezon city. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Four were killed in what seemed to be a Shabu session. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Two young men suspected drug users were killed. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Kheila, 7 ans, pleure son pÃ¨re Flor John (34) un toxicoman assassinÃ© dans sa maison par des personnes en uniforme de police le 19 octobre 2016.
Kheila 7th is grieving her dad, Flor John. Flor John (34), drug user, was executed by some apparent policemen at his house on the 19th of October. He was the father of three and married with Rita Cruz. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Bondieuseries dans la maison d'Herman Gatbonton, toxicoman, assassinÃ© le 7 octobre 2016.
House of Herman Gatbonton (61), drug user, killed on the 7th of october. He was on the Watch List. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Funerals of Herman Gatbonton (61), drug user, killed on the 7th of october. He was on the Watch List. He is leaving a 3-years-old daughetr, Angelica.(Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Four were killed in what seemed to be a Shabu session. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: President Rodrigo Duterte is still very popular. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Police on a drug related crime scene. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Police on a drug related crime scene. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: Police on a drug related crime scene. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - OCT, 2016: The dead body of a suspected drug gangster was found by the police in Santa Cruz quarter. As for most of them the police found a 38 mm in his left hand and 2 shabu paquets. The police is accused of placing evidences on bodies killed in this war on drug. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images).

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Au village Lumad de Manobo il y a 87 foyers. Ces indigÃ¨nes vivent de la pÃªche et de la chasse au rythme de la nature. Pourtant ils risquent d'Ãªtre chassÃ©s par une explitation miniÃ¨re prochainement. The Lumad village of Manobo with 87 households. These indigeneous people are living with the nature but they are afraid that soon they will be kicked of by some mine exploitations. Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Au village Lumad de Manobo il y a 87 foyers. Ces indigÃ¨nes vivent de la pÃªche et de la chasse au rythme de la nature. Pourtant ils risquent d'Ãªtre chassÃ©s par une explitation miniÃ¨re prochainement. The Lumad village of Manobo with 87 households. These indigeneous people are living with the nature but they are afraid that soon they will be kicked of by some mine exploitations. Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Le cochon qui sera offert aux dieux. Craignant de se faire chasser par une exploitation miniÃ¨re, les Lumads qui sont animistes font une cÃ©rÃ©monie au cours de laquelle ils sacrifient un cochon. Le prÃªtre implore les dieux d'Ã©loigner les exploitations miniÃ¨res pour qu'ils puissent rester sur leur terres ancestrales et continuer de vivre avec la nature.
The pig, offering to the Gods. Fearing to be kicked out by a mining exploitation, the Lumad who are animist are making a ceremony, scarificing a pig. The priest is asking the gods to keep away the mining exploitation so they can stay in their ancestral forest. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Le cochon qui sera offert aux dieux. Craignant de se faire chassÃ©s par une exploitation miniÃ¨re, les Lumads qui sont animistes font une cÃ©rÃ©monie au cours de laquelle ils sacrifient un cochon. Le prÃªtre implore les dieux d'Ã©loigner les exploitations miniÃ¨res pour qu'ils puissent rester sur leur terres ancestrales et continuer de vivre avec la nature.
The pig, offering to the Gods. Fearing to be kicked out by a mining exploitation, the Lumad who are animist are making a ceremony, scarificing a pig. The priest is asking the gods to keep away the mining exploitation so they can stay in their ancestral forest. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Craignant de se faire chasser par une exploitation miniÃ¨re, les Lumads qui sont animistes font une cÃ©rÃ©monie au cours de laquelle ils sacrifient un cochon. Le prÃªtre implore les dieux d'Ã©loigner les exploitations miniÃ¨res pour qu'ils puissent rester sur leur terres ancestrales et continuer de vivre avec la nature. Fearing to be kicked out by a mining exploitation, the Lumad who are animist are making a ceremony, scarificing a pig. The priest is asking the gods to keep away the mining exploitation so they can stay in their ancestral forest. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

SURIGAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Des petites filles Lumad regardent la cÃ©rÃ©monie en s'abritant de la pluie. Craignant de se faire chasser par une exploitation miniÃ¨re, les Lumads qui sont animistes font une cÃ©rÃ©monie au cours de laquelle ils sacrifient un cochon. Le prÃªtre implore les dieux d'Ã©loigner les exploitations miniÃ¨res pour qu'ils puissent rester sur leur terres ancestrales et continuer de vivre avec la nature.
Little Lumad girls are watching the ceremony. Fearing to be kicked out by a mining exploitation, the Lumad who are animist are making a ceremony, scarificing a pig. The priest is begging the gods to keep away the mining exploitation so they can stay in their ancestral forest. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

DAVAO, MINDANAO- JUNE, 2017: Des dÃ©tÃ©nus accusÃ©s pour la plupart d'Ãªtre impliquÃ© dans le trafic de drogue attendent d'Ãªtre emmenÃ©s en cour de justice pour Ãªtre jugÃ©. Inmates accused of being part of the drug business are waiting to be take to the justice court to be sentenced. (Picture by veronique de Viguerie/Reportage by Getty Images)

MANILA, PHILIPINES- JUNE, 2017: une famille dort dans la rue Ã Manille.
A poor family is sleeping in the streets in Manila. (Picture by Veronique de Viguerie/ Reportage by Getty Images)

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