#DrugWar: Congress probe continues; PH says won't block ICC; Rights violations under Marcos similar during Duterte: CHR; Rights education in PH stuck in infancy stage; #Redtagging inquiry launched
July 31, 2024: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR”
Philippines' drug war victim receives shred of justice – DW – 07/28/2024
De Lima tags ex-Pres. Duterte as mastermind of killings in drug war | GMA News Online
In House hearing, PNP chief struggles comparing drug wars of Duterte, Marcos
8 key moments on the fourth day of the House probe into Duterte’s drug war
On 16-23 July 2024, 8 died in Marcos's drug war. With four new killings this week, Cebu's tally for 2024 is now at 41, making it the unrivaled hotspot of reported drug-related killings in the country. NCR, with 23 killings is the distant second. Sources:
8 years after 'sham inquiry,' a different House welcomes Leila de Lima
De Lima: Don’t blame ICC, no cases filed vs Duterte in PH
ICC prosecutor requests to talk with Philippine officials 'under suspicion'
SolGen: Gov’t will not stand in way of ICC probe
Philippines will not block ICC interviews in Duterte’s drug war probe — BenarNews
Ex-PNP chief Albayalde ready to face ICC | GMA News Online
HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION
No change in lives of Filipino poor - human rights groups
Human rights violations almost similar under Marcos – CHR
RIGHTS DEFENDERS / HUMAN RIGHTS EDUCATION
Irene Khan asks PH gov’t: Why exclude CSOs, CHR, UN in special rights committee? – Bulatlat
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING / TERROR-TAGGING
Public inquiry on red-tagging launched | Philstar.com
CHR looks for right definition of ‘Red-tagging’ in inquiry
Pamalakaya: Zambales fishers also faced harassment, red-tagging from AFP | INQUIRER.net
CHR launches inquiry to address red-tagging in PHL | Daily Guardian
The New Humanitarian | How the Philippines is using anti-terrorism laws to freeze disaster NGOs
Rights groups rally at DoJ to mark 4th anniversary of Anti-Terrorism Act signing
Tell it to SunStar: Threats, harassment vs. human rights worker
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Philippines remains restricted in Global Expression Report - BusinessWorld Online
EDUCATION
3.5 million Filipino children need health, education support – Bulatlat
DepEd: Over 19 million students enrolled for SY 2024-2025
Age-old problems plague new school year – Alliance of Concerned Teachers – Bulatlat
DepEd has until August to find over 20,000 teachers
Philippine schools open even as flooded areas pick up the pieces
979 typhoon-damaged schools in PH delay start of classes
Enrollment in PH schools declining — DepEd data
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Tired of substandard facilities, PWD groups launch #DapatPWEDE campaign
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT / MINING
Human Rights Report Delivers Hope for Climate Justice in the Philippines
Flooding intensified due to reclamation projects — envi group – Bulatlat
Gold Firm Urges Government To Take Back Land From Agusan Small-scale Miners
People should learn as climate change, trash caused flooding
LAND RIGHTS
Negros Occidental town moves to thwart legal battle over palm oil project
Hacienda Vicenta farm workers ask Marcos to fulfill SONA promise to distribute land - PCIJ.org
CHILDREN
BI, CWC launch helpline vs. foreign sexual predators | GMA News Online
Davao hospital faces backlash over insensitive handling of boy's death
LABOR / MIGRATION
25,000 jobs in Japan available for Filipinos | Philstar.com
WOMEN / DIVORCE
Cebu Archbishop to couples seeking divorce: ‘Have you tried drawing closer to God?’
Philippines archdiocese to hold prayer rally to oppose legalizing divorce | The Paradise News
INTERNATIONAL
How Chinese incursion in West PH Sea pushes Filipino fisherfolk 'deeper into poverty'
US, Philippines hold security talks in Manila over South China Sea | ABS-CBN News X
Philippines to receive $500M in military aid from US during Blinken, Austin visit | ABS-CBN News