Another day, another round of #summarykillings; 438 now killed in Marcos #drugwar; Duterte: 'I funded killings,' ICC 'notified'; Kin deny slain farmer was rebel; Marawi: No way home for many displaced
October 18, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLING
Family, town mates deny man killed in Abra encounter a rebel
Trike driver found dead - Daily Guardian
Man killed in his sleep in Minglanilla, Cebu
Lalaki na dati umanong rebelde, itinumba sa loob ng sabungan sa Sorsogon | Balitambayan
76-anyos na babae, binaril sa kaniyang bahay sa Ilocos Sur | Balitambayan
“DRUG WAR” / LEILA DE LIMA
Rodrigo Duterte remark he funded Davao slays sent to ICC | Inquirer News
Marcos admin urged to allow ICC probe Duterte's drug war anew | Philstar.com
Drug-related killings under Marcos now at 438 https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1714218511961292972
Hopes high again for De Lima’s freedom as 2 more witnesses recant - VERA Files
BuCor secures de Lima witness who recanted affidavit | Inquirer News
TORTURE
Another student dies from suspected Tau Gamma hazing rites | Philstar.com
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Family, town mates deny man killed in Abra encounter a rebel
Army claims rebel hit squad mission in Negros failed - Daily Guardian
Soldier wounded in Batangas clash with Reds | Philstar.com
LAND RIGHTS / AGRARIAN REFORM
After paying for agrarian reform lots, Pampanga folk lose land to developer
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Rights advocate criticizes Duterte for threatening lawmaker - BusinessWorld Online
Ex-president Duterte's tirades vs. House puzzling, says majority leader | GMA News Online
Castro thanks House for defending her vs ex-President Duterte | Inquirer News
LIBEL / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION / MEDIA
Fine okay in lieu of jail term in online libel—SC - Manila Standard
DOTr chief sues Manibela chief, journalist for accusing him of corruption
Reporters participate in 2-day media safety training
IBP Cebu City sues Alberca’s wife for cyber libel
POLITICAL VIOLENCE / ELECTIONS
BSP releases monitoring guidelines on possible digital vote-buying | GMA News Online
50 loose firearms surrendered in Mindanao | The Manila Times
Gun ban violators in W. Visayas breach 100 mark - Daily Guardian
Military sends additional troops in Negros Oriental for BSKE | The Manila Times
Sara Duterte asks rivaling BSKE bets: No mud fight, please | Inquirer News
POLITICS
How Bongbong Marcos went from disgraced dictator's son to president of the Philippines - ABC News
[OPINION] The uncanny predictability of Marcos Jr.’s politics
More solons stand with House leaders’ decision to cut secret funds | Inquirer News
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DISPLACEMENT / MARAWI
There’s no way home for some residents of 4 Marawi villages
6 years after Marawi siege water woes and smelly septic tanks
‘Kung hindi ka makakauwi, sino ka?’ There’s no way home for some residents of 4 Marawi villages
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Marilog IP killings go beyond land conflict
Oro celebrates Indigenous Rights Act
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE CHANGE
Amid El Niño and storms, Cebu farmers, fishers face rising livelihood costs
Quezon City’s early warning system keeps residents prepared for weather events
DETENTION
Jail authorities sign off on violence assessment tool for PDLs | ABS-CBN News
WOMEN
Women’s political representation in PH still inadequate, says forum speakers | Inquirer News
CHILDREN
Over 130 sex offenders blocked from entering Philippines in 2023 —BI | GMA News Online
House of Hope seeks more shared care centers for children with cancer
EDUCATION
UP student org in hot water over leaked dare list
Teachers' continuing education bill filed in Bangsamoro Parliament | GMA News Online
Gatchalian favors certifying mandatory ROTC bill as urgent | GMA News Online
PRIVACY
Solon wants SIM card registration suspended after hacking of gov’t sites | Inquirer News
House of Representatives website offline again following 'suspicious, unusual activities'
Attempts to hack Senate website traced to PH, Germany and US | Inquirer News
INTERNATIONAL
China ‘elevating’ provocative actions in WPS—military - Manila Standard