604 killed so far in Marcos #drugwar; 17 years ago, Jonas Burgos disappeared; Marcos dangles amnesty for rebels; Soldier turned rebel turned soldier-spy Victor Corpus dies; Intense heat in PH jails
April 5, 2024: Philippines human rights news
DRUG WAR
604 killed in Marcos’ drug war https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1775438895272042827
39 killed in Marcos's drug war in March, the 2nd highest monthly total in his term (there were 41 killings in July '22). In his 640 days in office (30 June '22-31 Mar '24), there were 604 killings; almost 1 killing/day or on ave. 28/mo.
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ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
17 years since the disappearance of Jonas Burgos, activists continue to be abducted - Bulatlat
INSURGENCY / CONFLICT / PEACE PROCESS
Marcos wants to carry out amnesty for communist rebels at once
Abra, Ilocos Sur evacuees return to their homes after troopers-rebels clash | Philstar.com
AFP, NPA clash: Hundreds flee homes in Abra town | Philstar.com
Consultations on peace talks with NDFP ongoing, says Galvez | GMA News Online
Former rebel turned AFP intel chief Victor Corpus dies at 79
Former ISAFP chief Victor Corpus dies
Marcos not in favor of another extension for Bangsamoro Transition Authority – Galvez
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT / LAND RIGHTS
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group - Bulatlat
DENR mum on Loyzaga family landholdings | Philstar.com
DISINFORMATION / MEDIA
Campus journalists tackle intersection of AI, media at Leyte conference
Surigao del Sur guv offers P1M reward to track down Facebook page admin
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
4,000 schools suspend onsite classes due to heat – DepEd | Philstar.com
DepEd: School heads authorized to suspend in-person classes amid extreme heat
Climate change to affect 26M Filipino students — child rights group - Bulatlat
Child trafficking raps vs Quiboloy non-bailable: lawyer | ABS-CBN News
DETENTION
BuCor: 10K PDLs to benefit from inclusion of heinous crimes to GCTA | GMA News Online
600 Metro Manila inmates develop boils, scabies due to heat | ABS-CBN News
Catapang orders prisons to ensure water supply amid extreme heat | GMA News Online
HEALTH
Hontiveros wants stiffer penalties for hospitals detaining patients
Private hospital accused of illegal detention | Philstar.com
INTERNATIONAL
Marcos: Philippines wants peace in WPS but needs to respond | GMA News Online
Philippine, US forces to bring Balikatan to edge of EEZ | GMA News Online
Philippines to hold joint naval drills with US, Japan, Australia | Philstar.com
World View with Marites Vitug: The Philippines' growing security cooperation under Marcos
FTA to open opportunities but caution on terms noted
