32 died in June in Marcos #drugwar; UN expert in PH to train probers of unlawful deaths; CHR to local govts: Pass LGBT laws; Senators want 'Barbie' banned; PH has worst STEM gender gap in Asia-Pacific
July 5, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLINGS / QUESTIONABLE DEATH
UN special envoy leads training on unlawful death investigation | Joel R. San Juan
UN special rapporteur to lead 5-day program on probing unlawful deaths | GMA News Online
Escalante shooting victim dies
“DRUG WAR”
In June 2023, 32 died in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Davao City is the top hotspot with 6 killings, all by the police, followed by Cotabato with 4, also all by the police. Of the 166 killings so far, state agents committed 79 or 48%.
DOJ to probe 'negligence' of prosecution in bungled P1B drug case | ABS-CBN News
Reports highlight ‘holistic approach’ towards people who use drugs | CMFR
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / RED-TAGGING
Missionaries in Philippines experience ongoing persecution - Vatican News
Internal security gains allow AFP to shift to external defense | Philippine News Agency
LGBT
CHR urges LGUs to pass ordinances promoting LGBTQI rights | Philippine News Agency
CHR lauds Quezon City for ‘Right to Care’ card | Philstar.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Brgy. Baganihan officials seek justice for death of kagawad, IPMR - SUNSTAR
MEDIA
Over 1K journos, kin get DSWD assistance under PBBM admin | Philippine News Agency
Photojournalist wounded in ambush; his nephew, 4, dies later | CMFR
CENSORSHIP
Senators want ‘Barbie’ film banned over 9-dash-line scenes | Philstar.com
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Tension grips Sultan Kudarat capital town as suspended mayor tries to reclaim seat
Barangay kagawad falls in gun raid - Daily Guardian
Nueva Ecija village chief held for guns | Philstar.com
WOMEN / CHILDREN
Philippines has worst STEM gender gap in Asia Pacific region — report | Philstar.com
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
In troubled waters: Rising sea levels threaten sinking town's survival
Pagasa declares onset of El Niño | Philstar.com
CONFLICT
5 BARMM governors press anew full deactivation of 40,000-strong MILF
