05/13/23: #FreeLeilaDeLimaNow: The verdict, the reaction, what it means; more #PHkillings, #politicalviolence; why is educ secretary #SaraDuterte at #redtagging agency?; chalk art censorship in Baguio
Human rights news from the Philippines
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLING
Elementary teacher shot dead in Cagayan | Balitambayan
Man on motorcycle shot in close range by riding in tandem assaillants in Pangasinan | Balitambayan
Farmer killed in ambush in Sibonga town - SUNSTAR
Pamamaril sa lalaking sakay ng kotse sa Maynila, nahuli-cam | Balitambayan
LEILA DE LIMA
THE VERDICT
De Lima acquitted in 2nd drug case | Philstar.com
Why was De Lima acquitted in 2nd drug case? | Philstar.com
'Complex drug network' in jail uncovered but de Lima's link unestablished | Inquirer News
THE REACTION
Senators hail de Lima latest acquittal: Real crime was her arrest | Inquirer News
Ex-President Duterte accepts De Lima's acquittal in 2nd drug case | GMA News Online
De Lima's allies rejoice over her acquittal in drug case | ABS-CBN News
Lawmakers, groups laud de Lima’s acquittal: 'We need her in fight vs. tyranny' | Inquirer News
'Rule of law prevailed': DOJ chief welcomes De Lima acquittal | ABS-CBN News
After De Lima's acquittal, Bersamin, Remulla claim justice system is working
Human Rights Watch lauds acquittal of former senator de Lima | MindaNews
HRW lauds de Lima acquittal, calls for her immediate release
HRW reaction to Manila court’s verdict acquitting former senator Leila de Lima of a drug charge: Human Rights Watch applauds the decision of the court to acquit former Senator Leila de Lima of another drug charge, making this the second acquittal in the three politically motivated cases filed against her by the government of then President Rodrigo Dutert…
WHAT IT MEANS
De Lima acquittal shows broken, easily manipulated justice system
Rappler Talk: After acquittal, what are De Lima's next moves?
Philippines: Leila de Lima’s acquittal a long-overdue step towards justice - Amnesty International
“DRUG WAR”
PNP eyes new revamp of ‘special’ antidrug units | Inquirer News
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Hundreds displaced in Kabankalan clash
NSC shrugs off clamor vs VP Sara's appointment to NTF-ELCAC | ABS-CBN News
Former rebels plead for gov’t protection
Makabayan bloc: VP Sara should focus on DepEd problems | GMA News Online
Sara’s new ‘anti-Red’ role draws cheers, jeers, fears | Inquirer News
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Rebellion raps vs 7 activists dismissed | Philstar.com
Abra court quashes rebellion charge against community journalist, six others
CHR probes disappearance of 2 Cordillera activists
CHR calls out SMNI for red-tagging journalists | Philstar.com
SMNI hosts' red-tagging spree vs reporters anew 'gravely' alarms CHR | Inquirer News
EDUCATION
Sara Duterte confirms new NTF-ELCAC post, says education needed to fight deception | Philstar.com
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
PNP, BARMM collaborate to prevent violence ahead of polls
Bato eyes death penalty for politicians funding private armies | GMA News Online
Village chair ambushed in Cotabato City | MindaNews
PNP chief, Bangsamoro officials tackle security prep for village polls | MindaNews
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Baguio media, artists slam 'censorship' in Session Road Sunday chalk art
CONFLICT
50 BIFF members surrender in Maguindanao del Norte — PNP | Inquirer News
SEXUAL VIOLENCE
Marcos orders gov't to address concerns of Malaya Lolas | GMA News Online
HEALTH / COVID
Philippines records 2,114 new COVID-19 cases, highest since October 2022 | GMA News Online
Gloria Arroyo files bill seeking to allow use of cannabis for medical purposes | GMA News Online
DISINFORMATION
Students, professionals turn to videos in promoting media literacy, fact-checking
LABOR
Philippines seeks diplomatic solution, workers’ protection after Kuwait visa suspension | Arab News
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Australian foreign minister to visit PH next week | ABS-CBN News
