No it is not Morally correct at all. However it MIGHT be Ethically correct to the majority of the filipino people.

People often confuse the

difference between being moral and being ethical. See a good breakdown of the differences here: Ethics Vs Morals
The filipino people for the most part condone what is happening in their country and think it is the right solution, therefore it would
be considered ethical but not moral within the Philippines. Outside of the Philippines it is neither ethical or moral to the global
community.
The pros of it happening is that (while i am personally against the method) things actually are improving in a lot of ways throughout
the country. People are more scared and respectful of the law now than they have been in decades. Of course this is not the case
everywhere but things have very noticeably improved in many areas throughout the country. The improvements in safety for the
majority of people has been fantastic. There is a tinge of fear paired with it of course, but improvement none-the-less is good.
The cons of it happening is that it is illegal even by the laws of the Philippines. People are dying, some innocent, some not, all without
a trial or due process. The United Nations has scorned it, as have many powerful nations, strongly encouraging the Philippines to be
more respectful of human rights. For those that support their country The Philippines, it has bred hatred against other countries (and
the United Nations for which The Philippines is a part of) as well as severe ignorance. Obviously this is not good at all and from a
global perspective shames the country to no end in its infancy and terrible twos so to speak.
It should be noted that not only dealers are being murdered, users, and innocents have been murdered as well. There is even a joke
circulating facebook that says After breakup of the relationship and has a cartoon on the phone Hello, 911 i would like to report a
drug user/dealer. People think its hilarious. Its not because people are actually losing their lives.
An extrajudicial killing is the killing of a person by governmental authorities without the sanction of any judicial proceeding or legal
process. Extrajudicial punishments are mostly seen by humanity to be unethical, since they bypass the due process of the legal
jurisdiction in which they occur.[citation needed] Extrajudicial killings often target leading political, trade union, dissident, religious,
and social figures and are only those carried out by the state government or other state authorities like the armed forces or police, as
extra-legal fulfillment of their prescribed role. This does not include cases where aforementioned authorities act under motives that
serve their own interests and not the State's, such as to eliminate their complicity in crime or commissioning by an outside party.[1]
Section 3(a) of the United States Torture Victim Protection Act contains a definition of extrajudicial killing:
a deliberate killing not authorized by a previous judgement pronounced by a regular constituted court affording all the judicial
guarantees which are recognized as indispensable by civilized peoples. Such term, however, does not include any such killing that,
under international law, is lawfully carried out under the authority of a foreign nation.[2][a]
One of my Facebook friends wrote that 91 percent of Filipinos approve of the rampant extrajudicial killings to eliminate the drug
problem in the country. But remember only 1,200 respondents were asked by these survey organizations.
Let me share some posts I read on Facebook on this matter that represent the common sentiments. I have intentionally skipped their
names, lest the Tokhang Gang knock on their doors one of these evenings and they become part of police statistics.
One: It seems to me the level of anguish about the murders is rather tightly limited to the educated, those who have been around the
world and understand civil rights movements, and people who have studied the bible. Of the 9% who dont trust President Duterte,
maybe about 1% or less are what I would call anguished over the killings. The problem is, they dont know how to fight. The
legislators are not fighting. Executive is pro-murder.
The judiciary is sidelined or playing politics (the Arroyo ruling cut right down political lines). The mainstream media seem
overwhelmed. Social media are mainly people talking to themselves. There is no arena in which people can fight.
Two: Somebody asked me of my take on the number of drug addicts and the number of fatalities after the reported shoot-outs with
the police.
If the number of surrenderees is true and they can be found nationwide then they could easily put up a party list and win three
seats.
If the number of fatalities relate to legitimate encounters, then, the illegal firearms industry has made a killing and BIR should look
after the financial reports of those in the trade.
If the drug pushers opted to fight their way out against police operatives, then the drugs they took made them violent. However,
what have autopsies revealed, were the dead into coccaine, shabu or something else?
Were there drug pushers who lived after shootouts? Were there reports of policemen bringing the wounded pushers to the nearest
hospital? Were there casualties who died on arrival at the nearest medical facility?
Were there police operatives who got wounded or killed in the shootouts? If there were none, then our operatives are shooters.
Three: Its sad. I was in a conference today, in a room full of would-be foreign investors and technical experts. The speaker joked
about the number of bullets in his power point presentation is not as many as the number of bullets spent killing alleged drug
pushers. A nervous laughter permeated the room. I could feel that they were really uncomfortable with whats happening. I had a
chat with one of the delegates and she said they have issues with the extra-judicial killings.
Four: Drug war is not good solution anymore.
Five: I think if none of the operatives got killed or at least wounded, there was definitely no encounter that happened. For the police
very convenient excuse in executing allegedly drug pushers/users has now become their slogan: Nanlaban, Nang-agaw ng baril,
Nagpaputok.
Six: Highly likely that they were killed to be silenced.
Seven: Just that it seems the general populace are cowed now . . . like us, they just express
themselves in social media. Just saying this cause nobody is making a move despite all the abuses going on . . . and us, we can only
lead from afar, how I wish I were young and able.
There are many images posted and reposted and two say:
Do you stand a chance at extrajudicial killings? A bullet knows no one. It wont ask if you use or sell drugs or how many kids you
have. It wont give you another chance at life. It only knows one thingto kill anyone on its way.
Isang pakete ng drogapatay! Isang maleta ng drogabuhay! Ang Duterte justice, bow!
It was even reported that even the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) has sent a letter to Pduts expressing concern over wave of
killing of alleged drug dealers in the country. In part, We would request that your government take immediate and effective
measures to counter the recent wave of unlawful killings as well as to address unresolved cases of extrajudicial killings and enforced
disappearances in the country.
One exasperated and feeling hopeless friend asks, What can we do?
We should continue talking about this issue. Do not let the Supreme Court acquittal of Arroyo or the coming SONA divert our
attention. We need to put forward our thoughts and sentiments about this deplorable issue. Pduts is known to change his mind from
minute to minute. General Bato is bato! Let us protect our family and neighbors from intrusive killing squad. We should write to our
senators, congressmen, Cabinet secretaries (who are whispering distance from Pduts). We should write to Pduts and, maybe, his adult
children. A last resort is to write letters to the United Nations and the ICJ. Let us continue to flood Facebook, Twitter and other social
media about our disgust at these extrajudicial killings.

And most, importantly, let us bombard heaven with our prayers. God bless our country and our citizenry.
As Davao City is to be considered as one of the safest places in the Philippines, and the world; we must not forget about the methods
on how criminals there are being swatted like insects by policemen, and a vigilante group called the "Davao Death Squad". According
to Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte in an interview, "If you are doing an illegal activity in my city, if you are a criminal or part of a
syndicate that preys on the innocent people of the city, for as long as I am the mayor, you are a legitimate target of assassination."
Even minors, especially when they are roaming in the streets, are not safe when some men in black riding in motorcycles will try to
shoot them point blank.
On the bright side, despite the criticism from the Commission of Human Rights, Davao City's crime rate dropped drastically to the
point local tourism organizations gave credit to the city as one of the safest and most peaceful cities in Southeast Asia. It becomes
very advantageous, especially when you are under captive of a criminal syndicate from a distant place from Davao (i.e., such as in
Quezon City), you could easily trick your captors into withdrawing the money randsom in a bank there, only for them to get a taste of
their own medicine! That's why Mayor Rody Duterte also insinuated that criminals can't leave Davao City alive. I accept the
challenge, I believe it should be condemned, in a democratic country, due process of law should be observed at all times. Only the
convicted should be punished and this acts will just lead to abuses just like the nazi and marcos who sugar coat their agenda by
pretending they are doing it for order yet commited more crimes in the end. Your statement does have a point. However, due process
of law in the local government in Davao City has observed frequently. The Dutertes are apart from that of Marcos' political ideals,
citizens in Davao defined Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as the city's disciplinarian, and the citizens of Davao applauded this form of criminal
punishment; regardless of the criticisms of the Commission of Human Rights. Policemen arrest suspects when caught; if resisting
arrest, they have no other choice but to use forc"we must not forget about the methods on how criminals there are being swatted like
insects by policemen, and a vigilante group called the "Davao Death Squad""
You just mentioned that there is a group called Davao Death Squad in the province, how is it become due process of law when they
are the one who judged and sentenced the person accused of a crime
"According to Davao City mayor Rodrigo Duterte in an interview, "If you are doing an illegal activity in my city, if you are a criminal or
part of a syndicate that preys on the innocent people of the city, for as long as I am the mayor, you are a legitimate target of
assassination."
There are limits to freedom of speech, one of which is threatening someone. This alone constitute a crime. If you suspect of someone
of doing a crime, you tell them that the full extent of law will catch on them and will not put the law on you hand
"Even minors, especially when they are roaming in the streets, are not safe when some men in black riding in motorcycles will try to
shoot them point blank."
shooting someone point blank is due process of law?
For my full argument.
First of all only petty crimes are reported killed by the vigilante group in Davao. On the other hand, Davao is a safe haven for big time
criminals. Ever heard of a congressman or a senator accused of plundering shot dead in Davao, of course not because due process of
law applies to them. But for small time drug pushers, thieves and pickpockets are shot down immediately. One most glaring example
is the safe passage of Ampatuans living in Davao. Many people are aware of their horrendous acts, and yet the Duterte didnt touch
them, Another example is the case of a big time rice smuggler operating in Davao. Mayor Duterte said that he will kill the guy and yet
the smuggler reigns for so many years without fear from the mayors death squad. why? Because that is how vigilante justice works,
one sided.
Fear is used by hitler and marcos in the name of safety and security, what happen next is history. You can study other countries that
use high crime rates to push for their personal agenda. Next is taking over the economy for the benefits of the poor and the list of
crimes go on. Study all the country with a dictator leader or authoritarian form of government, they all have the same common
denominator.
Lastly let me share a quote from Benjamin Franklin for others to reflect on:

"Those who would give up essential Liberty, to purchase a little temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety"e.
"Fear is used by hitler and marcos in the name of safety and security, what happen next is history. You can study other countries that
use high crime rates to push for their personal agenda. Next is taking over the economy for the benefits of the poor and the list of
crimes go on. Study all the country with a dictator leader or authoritarian form of government, they all have the same common
denominator."
Of course this involves usage of fear. In the case of mayor Duterte, this is more a Castro-like ideal. Nowadays, many davaoenos seem
to praise his actions, despite the latter being aware of possible consequence of continuous extrajudicial killings in Davao.
Come to think of it, this is just like in the concept of revenge... according to a maxim "Revenge is a dish best served cold." Because,
outlaws cannot escape if they terrorize Davao City, and so, they will find themselves at the mercy of the authorities or even the DDS something that criminals in and outside Davao city could not afford to expect. So, they (the policemen of Davao, DDS, or even Mayor
Duterte himself) plan to take justice to their own hands without relying on due process of law, and anticipate so they can inflict pain
on those who prey on the innocent. Ultimately for them, they have planned this precisely so they want criminals to suffer terribly, and
Mayor Duterte is not being harmed by the government. I rest my case, you believe fear is the solution for a disciplined society rather
than serving justice to everyone. No country or any province achieved security by taking the law in their own hands. The Arab spring
is a cry for all people who suffered long enough from their government using fear as a form of security
Imagine someone kicking your door without warrant of arrest or search warrant and will accused you of a crime you didn't commit. I
just hope you experience the martial law and the time where Ferdinand Marcos use fear as a blanket for solving crime, and in the end

many innocent people are killed and the economy suffer.

You are the type of person that will exchange liberty for temporary security, you didn't know that the root of crimes are mostly
poverty, hence the only solution for these are improving the economy. Go to some exclusive subdivision vs squatters area, ever
wonder why there are few crime from the former than the latter? You don't need to use fear to lessen crime. Just look at the top ten
country with lowest crime rate. Most of them have a strong economy, Japan, Switzerland, Ireland, Denmark, Singapore, Luxembourg,
etc. If you still haven't see the correlation then I cannot do anything anymore to broaden your knowledge.
To conclude, killing someone without due process of law is the worst crime against humanity. Anyone who gives consent to such are
bound to be a victim themselves.