Davao killings belie claim of #drugwar 'new face'; European leader urged: Tackle rights w/ Marcos; Top Red leader dead; Doubts arise over activist's death; 1st PH LGBT summit; Protect kids from storm
July 31, 2023: Philippines human rights news
DRUG WAR / POLICE CORRUPTION
PAO chief Acosta echoes ICC findings: Hard to get drug war witnesses due to fear
5 of 18 resigned PNP officials tagged in 2014 drug ‘matrix’ | Inquirer News
What will happen to cops whose resignations were accepted by Marcos?
PNP: 13 cops still holding positions even after President accepts resignation | Inquirer News
Muntinlupa court upholds Leila de Lima’s 2nd acquittal | Inquirer News
Drug rehab center soon to rise in Mandaue City - SUNSTAR
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLINGS/ QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
Zamboanga Village chief shot | The Manila Times
‘Motorcycle thief’ slain | Philstar.com
ACCOUNTABILITY / EU / GSP+
EU chief von der Leyen arrives in the Philippines | GMA News Online
EC leader must also tackle human rights under Marcos–HRW | Global News
HRW to EU Commission: Tell Marcos to walk the talk on human rights | ABS-CBN News
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
After Nasino's acquittal, group urges SC anew to review 'warrant factory'
Nasino’s acquittal must prompt courts to grant humanitarian pleas - Brosas | Inquirer News
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / CONFLICT
Forensic expert: Slain activist may have been shot even after he died | ABS-CBN News
Grant of amnesty to former rebels: a long wait from Duterte to Marcos
Soldiers kill top NPA leader in Northern Mindanao in Gingoog encounter
NPAs in central Mindanao dwindling — local execs | Philstar.com
NPA rebel slain in Sultan Kudarat clash | The Manila Times
2 NPA rebels killed in Iloilo clash | Philstar.com
TERRORISM
AFP: Sulu now Abu Sayyaf-free  | Philstar.com
CLIMATE
Fighting climate anxiety on the frontlines
DETENTION
DOJ eyeing smaller prison facilities to focus on inmates' reformation | Inquirer News
Remulla: New convicts won’t go to Bilibid | Inquirer News
LGBT
1st PH gay summit eyes 'inclusivity' in tourism | The Manila Times
DOT positions PH as one of Asia’s most LGBT-friendly
DISPLACEMENT / CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Online classes over suspensions during disasters 'unrealistic, inhumane' — group | Philstar.com
Teachers hit continued work during school break | Philstar.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
96 families flee as armed group burns tribal worship hall in Maguindanao Sur
LABOR
‘Gov’t owes frontliners P2.2B in benefits’ | Inquirer News
Understaffing forced PGH nurses to double as utility workers | Philstar.com