#DrugWar killings continue; Why do some Filipinos support EJK?; "'Powerful syndicate' inside police"; #FreeLeilaDeLima: Court grants bail to self-confessed druglord; media attacks nonstop under Marcos
June 15, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY , ARBITRARY KILLING/ QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
Why do some Filipinos support police shoot-to-kill policy?
Former lady barangay captain shot dead in Leon - Daily Guardian
Lalaki pinasok sa bahay, pinatay | Pilipino Star Ngayon
“DRUG WAR” / POLICE CORRUPTION
The killings have not stopped - VERA Files
DILG chief warns of 'powerful syndicate' inside PNP - Manila Standard
‘Despite drug scandals, PNP remains efficient’ | Philstar.com
Abalos: Police probe on P6.7-B drug haul to continue | GMA News Online
2 mataas na opisyal ng PNP na dawit sa shabu 'cover up', handang harapin ang reklamo | ABS-CBN News
Over 2,500 erring cops suspended, removed from service — PNP | Inquirer News
Tarlac cops tap NGOs in anti-crime drive | Inquirer News
LEILA DE LIMA
Court allows self-confessed drug lord Espinosa to post bail - Manila Standard
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / RED-TAGGING
Army to pols - Don’t pay CPP-NPA fees
Two NPA rebels killed, 32 families displaced in series of clashes - Daily Guardian
Solon urges new DND Sec to consider resuming peace talks with CPP-NPA-NDF | DZRH NEWS
Army official optimistic on dismantling 2 guerilla fronts
Rights groups oppose reso requiring NGOs in Kalinga to register before conducting activity
Rights groups: Mandatory NGO registration in Kalinga violates freedom of association | Philstar.com
TERRORISM / CONFLICT
2 terrorists killed in Lanao del Norte | ABS-CBN News
ISIS Southeast Asia head Abu Zacharia killed in Marawi encounter - Manila Standard
WOMEN
Nearly all Filipinos biased against women due to ‘culture of misogyny’ — Gabriela | Philstar.com
99.5% of all Filipinos have biases vs. women —UNDP study | GMA News Online
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Attacks on journalists continue under Marcos: 2023 DNR Philippines - VERA Files
Media criticism linked to low trust in news—Digital News Report 2023
Pinoys’ overall trust in news rises to 38% – report | Philstar.com
Police ready to arrest broadcaster's 'killer' | The Manila Times
PRO-6 assures media protection vs threats
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / MINING
Palawan bishops renew call to end mining in ‘last ecological frontier' - Vatican News
Mining company president appeases Manobo leaders | The Manila Times
DETENTION
DOJ eyes transfer of sentenced persons deal with UK | Philippine News Agency
CHILDREN
House bill seeks the creation of a body that will protect children's rights | Inquirer News
As PH students fall into learning abyss, DepEd told to focus on right solutions | Inquirer News
Teen mothers of Basilan town gain access to routine immunization for their children
Simpler child adoption process gives families, children ‘better chances’ – Daza | Inquirer News
FOOD / POVERTY
In rice modernization program launch, Bongbong Marcos mum on P20/kg campaign pledge
DISPLACEMENT
Mayon evacuees may top 33,000 if unrest worsens: Lagman | ABS-CBN News
Some evacuees amid Mayon unrest build makeshift shelters outside classrooms | GMA News Online
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT
World Bank OKs $750 loan for Philippines climate resilience | Philstar.com
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Senators raise more questions on PH-US 'deal' to house Afghan refugees | ABS-CBN News
QC Mayor Joy Belmonte discusses the city’s human rights programs with Dutch officials