#DrugWar: 1,007 killed under Marcos; Attacks vs LGBT activists; Insurgency: Killing of Army spies; Wrongfully detained man, 81, released; Missing 'sabungeros' alarm CHR, DOJ; Killing of non-Moro IPs
June 30, 2025: Philippines human rights news
ICC / DUTERTE
Marcos government provides protection to ICC witnesses vs Rodrigo Duterte
PH gov't not directly cooperating with ICC on drug war witnesses — Palace | GMA News Online
Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte holds a 'free Duterte' rally in Melbourne - ABC News
VP Duterte: ICC all about human rights and justice, but we don't see that in my dad's case | ANC - YouTube
ICC Tracker: Victims tell court Duterte's release will endanger their life - PCIJ.org
Australia not hosting Duterte during ICC trial | Philstar.com
Duterte's International Isolation: Australia Refuses Refuge X
“DRUG WAR”
Leila de Lima acquitted again of drug case after CA remand
Dahas Project on X: "On 16-23 June 2025, 7 died in Marcos's drug war. Assailants known to victims committed 6 of the 7 killings, indicative of strained dealings among local drug actors. In Cebu, the country's top hot spot, the killings continue & now at 33 for 2025. Sources:
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
Philippines: Trans Rights Activist Murdered | Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Ali Macalintal slay mirrors risk activists face
CHR probes recent killings of trans women as it flags 'pattern of transfemicide' | ABS-CBN News
Transgender rights activist slain
2 Moro men killed in Maguindanao del Norte ambush | Philstar.com
Man shot dead while cradling grandchild in Bohol
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert X
Authorities alarmed by series of killings of alleged Army spies in Negros Occidental
CA frees 81-year-old man jailed due to mistaken identity
Military official files raps against NPA leaders recruiting minors
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING / TERRORISM FINANCING
‘A well-orchestrated lie’: Detained Philippine journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio tells UN
Group blasts ELCAC’s lies against UN expert
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE
Missing 'sabungeros' case: CHR urges protection of witness
Missing sabungeros mastermind 'powerful,' influence can reach even SC – Remulla
'Female celebrity’ tagged in missing 'sabungeros' case
National Police Commission probes cops' alleged involvement in sabungeros case
TORTURE
Free political prisoners, justice for victims of torture - rights groups
DEATH PENALTY
Coalition marks 19 years since death penalty abolition, urges lawmakers to reject revival
FREE EXPRESSION / PRESS FREEDOM
Philippines moves up in Global Expression Report, remains ‘restricted’ - BusinessWorld Online
‘Travesty of justice’: UN rapporteur calls out delay of justice for detained journalist Cumpio
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
At least 90 non-Moro IPs killed in the last decade – group
Groups demand dismissal of charges vs IP rights defender
Mariahangin Island: A tale of indigenous land, power and resistance - PCIJ.org
DISINFORMATION
The TikTok campaign to rebrand 'POGO Mayor' Alice Guo - VERA Files X
LGBT
Recent killings of trans women prompt groups to push for LGBTQIA protection X
On Pride Month, Leni Robredo joins call for passage of Sogiesc bill
Akbayan to anti-Sogiesc legislators: `Come out of your closets'
Tolerance isn’t enough; the SOGIESC equality bill can’t wait any longer - | Manila Today
How can DepEd make schools a safe space for LGBTQ+ students?
Pride Parade pushes agenda for incoming Baguio leaders
Across generations, Davao's LGBTQ fight for acceptance in society | Davao Today
Manila Bulletin - Pride March: Foreign envoys stand behind PH’s LGBTQIA+ community
LGBTQIA+ Legal Guidebook launched in Philippines for Pride Month - GOV.UK
For Cebu Pride 2025, advocates bat need for community participation, ‘realignment’
CHILDREN
Girls make up most child victims in Cordillera; sexual cases most prevalent
HEALTH
CSC issues guide on filing discrimination raps linked to HIV, AIDS
DOH provides free HIV testing, other services during Pride Run
Advocates help youth fight back vs. tobacco industry influence - VERA Files
DILG: Mental health response included in 911 hotline soon | Philstar.com
82 Mercury Drug branches to accept GLs under DSWD programs
DISPLACEMENT
Aid reaches over 1,000 displaced Moros in Maguindanao del Sur | Philstar.com
DISABILITY RIGHTS
How can Philippine elections be more inclusive to the visually impaired?
Mayor Abby: 30,000 senior citizens aged 60-69, PWDs now eligible for free meds, vitamins
LABOR / MIGRATION
For some OFWs staying in Israel, poverty is more frightening than war
PBBM reaffirms support to seafarers as 'global assets, nat'l pride' | Philippine News Agency