Accountability: PH ecstatic over EU move to extend GSP+; #DrugWar docu in Cinemalaya; Families of #desaparecidos go to CA; #Redtagging haunts Baguio activist; Tiktok bans Pastor #Quiboloy
July 6, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLING
Policeman killed in Sibugay gun attack - SUNSTAR
Suspected car theft leader shot dead in Pagadian City | Inquirer News
Former drug surrenderer found dead in Argao town - SUNSTAR
ACCOUNTABILITY / GSP+
EU executive arm urges GSP extension | The Manila Times
DTI: European Commission seeking 4-year extension of GSP+ scheme for PH | GMA News Online
DTI cheers proposed extension of EU zero tariff scheme | Inquirer Business
EC proposes extension of GSP+ scheme for PHL - BusinessWorld Online
EU lawmakers reiterate call for De Lima's release or lose GSP+ tariff perks
“DRUG WAR”
Former drug surrenderer found dead in Argao town - SUNSTAR
EJK docu leads Cinemalaya 2023’s roster - Daily Tribune
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Families of missing IP activists file habeas corpus at CA | Philstar.com
CONFLICT / PEACE PROCESS
Governors seek disarming of MILF | The Manila Times
RED-TAGGING
For Baguio activist, red-tagging brings back memories of military abuse
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Troops, NPA rebels clash in Zamboanga del Norte - SUNSTAR
DETENTION
Jad Dera’s case spotlights ‘privileges’ of high-profile detainees | Inquirer News
LIBEL / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Bello warns conviction in cyber libel case will be dangerous precedent
DISINFORMATION
TikTok Philippines affirms Quiboloy ban due to 'current US sanctions'
CHILDREN
PNP rescues 16 kids after Aussie police find child abuse material on man’s phone | GMA News Online
On kidnapping allegations: Gentle Hands says kids cannot be discharged easily
Senators told: Don’t allow minors’ return to orphanage | Philstar.com
CBCP: New gov't hotline to boost campaign vs. child labor | Philippine News Agency
Teenage pregnancy spikes in Davao City - SUNSTAR
LABOR / MIGRATION
Cebu-based delivery riders call for protection of rights, welfare
Lawmaker seeks creation of separate pension system for OFWs
LAND RIGHTS
P57-billion land reform law best so far by Congress | Inquirer News
POVERTY
DSWD's 'ID for street dwellers' to help fight exploitation —Gatchalian | GMA News Online
DSWD to issue IDs, create database of street dwellers | Philstar.com
POLITICS
Liza Araneta Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
Europe eyes the Philippines as Asian security anchor – DW – 07/05/2023
A year into office, Marcos embraces US in balancing act with China — BenarNews