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
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
