Bishop: Teen's killing by police 'remnant of #drugwar impunity'; Senate to probe Jemboy killing; Black market for SIM cards; SC issues writ vs mining firms; Duterte's top diplomat is now China envoy

August 17, 2023: Philippines human rights news

EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS

Navotas teen killing a ‘remnant of drug war impunity — bishop

'Second Kian': Jemboy Baltazar and the unending cycle of killings

Hontiveros seeks Senate probe into Jemboy Baltazar's death | ABS-CBN News

CBCP president: Death of Jemboy Baltazar in Navotas not accident but murder | Inquirer News

Navotas police chief hid involvement of 11 officers in Jemboy case – PNP IAS | Philstar.com

Navotas police chief axed over teen’s slay | Philstar.com

Bishop David condemns Jemboy's killing at police's hands | ABS-CBN News

Last farewell for Jemboy Baltazar, the 17-year-old killed by Navotas cops

Jemboy Baltazar laid to rest as family seeks justice | GMA News Online

Cop in Jemboy Baltazar’s killing had pending dismissal order —Abalos | GMA News Online

POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Blast kills barangay captain in Maguindanao Sur

Maguindanao del Sur Barangay chairman dead, councilor wounded in IED attack | Philstar.com

Human rights film ‘Duyan ng Magiting’ bags Cinemalaya’s Best Ensemble Performance Award | Atty. Dennis Gorecho

ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS

Davao police condemned for preventing UP student leaders from holding protest

MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM

Radio reporter files complaint vs Donsol vice mayor who punched him | Philstar.com

PRIVACY

Exposed consumer data fuels black market in SIM cards

ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE

Supreme Court issues writ of kalikasan against 2 Palawan mining firms, DENR

Lawmakers lament PH reliance on rice imports as El Niño threat looms

UP researchers: Unchecked tourism, overfishing threaten Tañon Strait biodiversity | Inquirer News

Environmentalists hold protest vs Manila Bay reclamation permits | GMA News Online

DENR monitoring compliance of Bulacan airport with environmental laws | GMA News Online

LABOR

Lawmakers eye requiring documents for temporary guardians of OFWs' kids

52 of 95 inspected construction hubs violating safety rules | Philippine News Agency

'P150 wage hike to slow down GDP growth – NEDA | Philstar.com

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

EU aids indigenous peoples nationwide to access justice | BusinessMirror

INTERNATIONAL ACTORS

Marcos names Locsin, Duterte's top diplomat, as special envoy to China