After SC ruling, HRW urges Marcos to end #redtagging; PH studying ICC reentry; Farmers get land after 30 yrs; Students press for better campus journ law; Jail guards sacked for demeaning strip search
May 9, 2024: Philippines human rights news
HRW PRESS RELEASE ON S.C. RULING ON RED-TAGGING
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
HRW CITE: Drug killings go on; journalists must keep probing - PCIJ.org
DOJ studying PH reentry to ICC, other legal options
DOJ to brief Marcos on ICC arrest options | Philstar.com
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / CIVIC SPACE
Finally, Supreme Court defines red-tagging as a threat https://www.rappler.com/philippines/supreme-court-defines-red-tagging-as-threat/
Red-tagging a threat to life and liberty—SC
Groups hail SC decision granting amparo petition for ex-Bayan Muna solon | Philstar.com
Supreme Court: Red-tagging threatens one's right to life, security
INSURGENCY
Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur | Progressive International
Southern Negros skirmishes displaces 116 families
High-ranking NPA Leader, 43 others surrender in Bukidnon
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Students call for better campus journalism law, stronger alliance vs censorship
HRW: PH needs to do more to protect journalists | GMA News Online
HRW CITE: Masterminds in deaths of Jumalon, Lapid still at large - HRW
The PHL Media Safety Summit Declaration - Daily Guardian
In The Public Square: The media under Marcos Jr.
LAND RIGHTS
The long wait is over: Tinang farmers get land after 3 decades
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
El Niño heat, dry spell pushed up joblessness in March
El Niño causes P1.49-billion damage in Western Visayas - Daily Guardian
ARB group demands gov’t assistance, amidst El Niño woes
DISPLACEMENT
Families displaced in Quezon City demolition seek gov’t accountability, aid
Southern Negros skirmishes displaces 116 families
WOMEN
DOJ, CHR probe ‘degrading, traumatic’ strip searches at Bilibid | Philstar.com
Another bill on free menstrual products filed in Senate
DETENTION
‘Traumatic’ strip searches get 7 jail guards sacked
DOJ, CHR probe ‘degrading, traumatic’ strip searches at Bilibid | Philstar.com
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
DepEd to shorten next school year by 15 days | Philstar.com
HEALTH
DOH chief not worried amid AstraZeneca's 'withdrawal' of COVID vaccines | ABS-CBN News
LABOR
P59.8B health emergency allowance for health workers released – Marcos | ABS-CBN News
El Niño heat, dry spell pushed up joblessness in March
Regional wage boards to come up with plans to increase minimum pay
DISINFORMATION
Hundreds flock to Bangko Sentral to claim ‘hidden wealth’
INTERNATIONAL
China ups ante, says it has audio recording of ‘new deal’ arrangement with PH Wescom chief
Most Pinoys want military action, diplomacy approaches in WPS dispute | Philippine News Agency
After China’s claims of a recorded call, Teodoro asks: Did its embassy violate PH law?