2 teens killed, possibly tortured; Social worker shot dead in front of family; Metro Manila, Negros Occ hotspots of #drugwar killings; Military airstrikes disrupt classes; Foreign ownership of schools
March 7, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS / TORTURE
2 teenagers found dead in Nueva Ecija, possibly tortured - Remate Online
19-year old social worker shot dead in front of mother, family begs for justice | GMA News Online
DRUG WAR / ICC
‘Left behind’ families look to ICC for Philippines drug war justice | News | Al Jazeera
Drug suspect dies in sting after jumping off window | Philstar.com
Marcos: We don’t shoot small-time addicts
"In Jan-Feb '24, Metro Manila and Negros Occidental had the most reported drug-related killings in the Philippines. Those w/ prior drug records (24/58) outnumber the pushers (18/58) and users (5/58) killed. Unidentified assailants (24/58) killed more than state agents (18/58)." / X
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1765187144308408511
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION / PRESS FREEDOM
Kabataan solon seeks filing resolution to probe UST admin issue
International photo exhibit on press freedom, human rights opens in Manila
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / CONFLICT
Military airstrikes cause class suspensions in parts of Quezon | GMA News Online
POVERTY
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought - Bulatlat
ENVIRONMENT
Fishers call for adequate support amid the El Niño drought - Bulatlat
China and the Philippines blame each other for cyanide fishing | FairPlanet
WOMEN
Hontiveros: There must be more women in the halls of power
Divorce law to boost Pinays’ economic role – World Bank
CHILDREN / HEALTH / EDUCATION
Cebu teachers, students oppose foreign ownership of Philippine schools
Vaccination rate among children in R-12 low due to misinformation, disinformation
Military airstrikes cause class suspensions in parts of Quezon | GMA News Online
DOH inaugurates first urgent care center in PH
LABOR / MIGRATION
Chinese mafia behind fake Philippine passports – lawmaker | Philstar.com
Lawmakers urged to push for right measures for seafarer
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
PNP, senators clash on rifle ownership | Philstar.com
Plan to allow citizens own high-powered rifles concerns senators
INTERNATIONAL
Marcos: Frequency of military drills with Australia will depend on WPS situation | GMA News Online
Marcos: PH will not invoke defense treaty with US despite fresh sea tensions | ABS-CBN News
Marcos Jr. wants more joint military drills with foreign allies | ABS-CBN News
US reaffirms: MDT covers 'armed attacks' on PH Coast Guard in South China Sea