A Duterte hitman's grim confession; More deaths in Marcos #drugwar; 'Wave of attacks' vs activists; Students, cops dead in EJKs; Abuses in gig work; Marcos removes Dutertes from Nat'l Security Council
Jan. 6, 2025: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” / DUTERTE
Yearender: Day of reckoning dawns for Duterte drug war
On the Run, a Hit Man Gives One Last Confession - The New York Times
Drug war, POGOs, PhilHealth fund issues reach SC | Philstar.com
Uncharted waters: House tries to extract accountability from Dutertes
Dahas Project on X: "On 24-31 December 2024, 7 died in Marcos's drug war. SMSgt Ryan Mariano of Zamboanga City survived a shoot out w/ 2 suspected drug traffickers, 2 drug pushers were found in a shallow grave in Sarangani, & 3 others killed had prior drug records. Sources:
EXTRAJUDICIAL/SUMMARY KILLINGS
Investigate killing of HS students in Masbate – CRC – Bulatlat
Campus militarization intensifies, undermining academic freedom – Bulatlat
Wave of attacks targets cops across Mindanao since New Year’s Eve
Village councilor shot dead in Zamboanga del Sur
Maguindanao del Sur barangay chair slain in gun attack
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
3 community workers arrested in Negros Occidental over terrorism financing allegations
Antiterror raps lodged vs 3 Negros NGO workers
Rights group Karapatan calls for ‘greater vigilance’ in 2025
Militant group files raps vs army for red-tagging | The Manila Times
Progressive Leaders File Red-Tagging Complaint | Daily Guardian
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
What if Kaliwa Dam gets stalled? - PCIJ.org
PH’s $211-M Kaliwa Dam may submerge half of homes in Sierra Madre’s village - PCIJ.org
Rapid growth, ravaged land: Zamboanga Sibugay’s mining dilemma
Environmentalists slam Malita coal plant
Unicef calls for Philippines climate education | Philstar.com
ARBITRARY ARREST / JUDICIARY
Search warrants must clearly specify locations – SC | Philstar.com
Supreme Court in 2024: Clearance rate of 87% | Philippine News Agency
DEATH PENALTY
The PH is backing UN resolution vs death penalty: What does it mean?
Pro-life solons prepare to fight death penalty revival | ABS-CBN News
LABOR / MIGRATION
When apps are gamified, workers rarely win - PCIJ.org
Murder of OFW in Kuwait sparks outrage in Cagayan de Oro, calls for House probe
Young Filipinos leave fishing industry - PSA | Philstar.com
Philippines repatriates 13 surrogates convicted in Cambodia
DMW assists OFW involved in death of Kuwaiti child, says 'tragic incident is isolated'
HEALTH / POVERTY
Keeping up with HIV in 2025: Philippines must improve access to PrEP, ART, self-testing
Delusion of growth amid rising poverty and hunger – Bulatlat
Why did Filipinos buy more food additives from sari-sari stores in 2024?
DETENTION
Negros Occidental bishop calls for release of elderly, sick political prisoners
1,000 prisoners released in time for New Year
BuCor seeks CHR probe into Bilibid stabbing
INTERNATIONAL
Filipino advocates support ICC in face of potential US sanctions
Long journey yet: Afghans seeking US resettlement arrive in Philippines
POLITICS
Marcos purge of Dutertes all about sidelining China - Asia Times
Marcos drops Dutertes from key Philippine security body — BenarNews
Marcos removes VP, past presidents from National Security Council
PNP in the crossfire: Widening Marcos-Duterte rift tests police force | Inquirer News
NSC changes reveal worsening political disputes – groups
More endorsers back 4th impeach rap vs VP Duterte
11 of 24 Senate seats could go to media celebrities after May 2025