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Palace backs reopening of probe on Duterte's drug war killings

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday said it supported the plan of the Philippine National Police (PNP) to reinvestigate the high-profile killings related to the war on illegal drugs during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte.

In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the possible reopening of the investigation showed that the Marcos administration 'places the highest importance' on justice and rule of law in the country.

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