Drag artist arrested again; Maria Ressa targeted in deepfake disinfo; Tighter security sought for family of slain teen; Interior dept sets review of anti-drug councils; CHR opens office in Zamboanga
March 4, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Priest seeks tighter security for family of slain teen Jemboy Baltazar
After court verdict, 5 cops in Jemboy Baltazar killing released from detention
EXPLAINER: Why did court hand down lighter punishment vs cops in Jemboy killing?
Remains of 7-year-old found in sack in Quezon | GMA News Online
Bacolod horrified by discovery of dumped frozen body parts near NBI, capitol
DRUG WAR
DILG sets performance audit for anti-drug body | The Freeman
RIGHTS DEFENDERS
More accessible CHR in Mindanao with new Zamboanga City office
PRESS FREEDOM / MEDIA
Int’l groups urge Marcos Jr. to solve 13-year long murder of environmental journalist - Bulatlat
‘Quiboloy’s defiance may lead to SMNI closure’ | Philstar.com
The Risks of Being a Journalist Today Are Too High, And We Need to Talk About It
DISINFORMATION
Russian scam network circulates Maria Ressa deepfake through Facebook, Microsoft's Bing
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Fifth child of farmer in Negros Occidental assumes responsibilities of slain father
LGBT
Drag queen arrested for performing the Lord's Prayer in the Philippines - LGBTQ Nation
WOMEN / LABOR
Women's group calls for prompt implementation of ILO Convention 190 | GMA News Online
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Why reverting to old academic calendar is just a 'stopgap' measure
POVERTY / CLIMATE CHANGE / ENVIRONMENT
Climate Activists Demand Insurers Withdraw Support for Fossil Fuel Companies
How socialized housing fails to address poverty and climate change - VERA Files
Fishers dispute impact of Manila Bay projects
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Indigenous wisdom meets guided practice in farm tourism sites in Benguet and Bukidnon
DSWD unveils social protection program for IPs
HEALTH
Canada grants P145.5M for PH kids’ routine jabs
INTERNATIONAL
In a region under ‘threat,’ Marcos presents to Australia a Philippines on the frontlines
Report notes rise in Chinese militia vessels in South China Sea | Philstar.com