#DrugWar: 427 killed under Marcos; #PressFreedom: A year on, no justice in #PercyLapid murder; Red-tagged IP leader is Nobel nominee; Marcos, Duterte approval ratings drop; Boy dies after teacher slap
October 4, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING / ATTEMPTED KILLING
427 killed in #drugwar under the administration of President Marcos Jr. https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1709047487313682583
16-year-old boy shot in Mandaue City - SUNSTAR
Cop kills man during bar drinking binge | Philstar.com
Solon asks law enforcers: Stop outdated probe methods, use modern evidence gathering | Inquirer News
PRESS FREEDOM / MEDIA KILLING
FMFA statement calling for urgent attention to Percy Lapid’s murder case | CMFR
Demand for justice continues a year after Percy Lapid's murder
Family, supporters of Percy Lapid demand justice | ABS-CBN News
Percy Lapid murder 1 year after: Brother reiterates call for justice
Journalism students commit to press freedom | ABS-CBN News
Hontiveros sees justice for Percy Lapid 'sooner rather than later'
“DRUG WAR”
On 24-30 September, 8 died in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Police caused 5 of the killings. Davao City cops killed 3 in drug buy-bust ops. A Malabon cop from its Drug Enforcement Unit murdered 2 drug personalities, who were also his known associates. Sources:
‘WAKE-UP CALL’; DepEd mulls school drug watch committee after teacher’s arrest
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
Baguio city council hits terrorist designation on 4 Cordillera activists
Who could win the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize? Here’s a shortlist of candidates. - The Washington Post
Pressed at a Presser: NTF-Elcac caught off guard by activists in own presscon | CMFR
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Northern Negros mayors push for return of P20M budget for insurgency free villages
54 NPA rebels neutralized, 38 guns seized in Visayas
Firearms seized after clash with rebels in Bukidnon - SUNSTAR
Police, NPA rebels clash near Bicol International Airport | The Manila Times
2 suspected NPA rebels killed in Albay clash | Inquirer News
TERRORISM / CONFLICT
New, larger anti-terror task force for Basilan, Sulu launched | Philstar.com
Demand for justice continues a year after Percy Lapid's murder
POLITICAL VIOLENCE / POLITICS / ELECTIONS
Arrested gun ban violators in WV now 69
PNP probes shooting of chairwoman in Samar | Inquirer News
Marcos, Duterte approval scores tumble in September – Pulse Asia
DETENTION
BJMP to allow 56,679 inmates to vote | Philstar.com
DISINFORMATION / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
DOJ wants contempt case vs vloggers for interviewing fugitive ex-BuCor chief | Inquirer News
AI newscasting can increase distrust of media – UP professor | Philstar.com
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
5th grader dies 11 days after teacher's slap in Antipolo City | Inquirer News
Student 'slapped' by teacher got weak for 3 days, slipped into coma | GMA News Online
Parent demands justice for student who died days after being 'slapped' by teacher | Philstar.com
Rights group: ‘Disband Surigao cult’
DSWD urged to rescue minors still with ‘cult’ | Inquirer News
16-year-old boy shot in Mandaue City - SUNSTAR
‘WAKE-UP CALL’; DepEd mulls school drug watch committee after teacher’s arrest
Demand for justice continues a year after Percy Lapid's murder
Marcos vows response to education sector’s needs | Philstar.com
Dropout rate in universities, colleges at 35.15% in SY 2023-2024, says CHEd | Inquirer News
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Parents asked to stop feeling ashamed of kids’ disabilities
HEALTH / HIV/AIDS
Baguio City eyes distribution of free condoms in night establishments - SUNSTAR
WOMEN / SEX WORK
NGOs question Davao City’s occupational permit for women in prostitution
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
Philippines, allies kick off naval drills amid Asia-Pacific tension
Philippines, US hold joint naval exercise as Manila seeks to boost territorial defense | Arab News
