#DrugWar: 100s killed under Marcos; 2 cops slain by bike-riding killers; Military: Only 1 rebel front remains; Uncooperative police hampers CHR probe on Negros massacre; 'PH becoming US military base'
July 11, 2023: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” / POLICE
Hundreds killed in drug war during Marcos' 1st year
De Lima drug trial likely to get delayed by judge’s inhibition — lawyer - BusinessWorld Online
On 1-7 July, 5 died in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Though there's a lull in the killings at the usual hotspots of Davao City and Cebu, a week past mid-year the rate of killings remain at almost one a day--172 killings in 188 days. Sources:
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1678322625255477248
PNP files 69 cases vs cops tagged in P6.7-B drug raid cover up | Inquirer News
Remulla hits PNP's anti-trafficking raid: 'No grounds to arrest people'
PNP denies Remulla allegation over Las Piñas raid | ABS-CBN News
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLING / QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
2 cops slain by motorcycle-riding men in Albay | Inquirer News
CHR probe on Himamaylan massacre bogs down
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
AFP gains ‘strategic victory,’ CPP-NPA forces cut to 1,800 - Manila Standard
AFP: Only one active NPA guerrilla front remaining in PH | ABS-CBN News
DILG chief to NegOr residents: Gov’t in control, move on from massacre
CHR probe on Himamaylan massacre bogs down
LAND RIGHTS
Negros Occ farmers get land titles as Marcos signs new agrarian reform law - Daily Guardian
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Senators want Freedom of Information policy free of red tape | Philstar.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
DA, NCIP ink deal to address IP poverty, boost agri growth | Philippine News Agency
CONFLICT / DISPLACEMENT
Lanao Sur gives free legal aid to Marawi compensation claimants | Philippine News Agency
HEALTH / CHILDREN
Only 13.8% of Filipino babies, toddlers get adequate diet needed for development
Number of stunted children ‘up’ in Cebu City - SUNSTAR
DOH: Cholera, dengue, malnutrition cases could rise amid El Niño - Manila Standard
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
PH turning into a US military base, lawmaker warns | Inquirer News
Imee questions US air activity within PH airspace | ABS-CBN News
Envoy extols ‘flourishing’ PH-Japan ties under Marcos admin | Philippine News Agency
