Truth Commission starts hearing drug war cases

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 marijuana and shabu. Raymart’s