On the Run, a Hit Man Gives a Final Confession.

The New York Times article delves into the story of Edgar Matobato, a hitman who admitted to carrying out numerous killings for former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Matobato's confession implicated Duterte in human rights abuses and extrajudicial killings. Seeking to testify against Duterte in an international court, Matobato fled the Philippines with the help of Catholic priests, highlighting the ongoing culture of fear and violence under Duterte's rule. The text also explores Matobato's struggles with guilt and his quest for absolution as he shares details of his violent past with a journalist, shedding light on the complexities of justice and trauma in the context of extrajudicial killings. [Extracted from the article]