#DrugWar killings: DOJ urged to file raps vs Duterte execs; #DrugWar truth commission eyed; Student tortured to death; Red consultant murdered?; VP Sara's trust rating down; 'Druglord' runs for mayor

Oct. 3, 2024: Philippines human rights news

EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS / DRUG WAR

After revelations on Barayuga case, PNP orders review of drug list rules

File murder raps vs Garma, DOJ urged | Philstar.com

DOJ urged to charge Duterte-appointed police chiefs over Barayugua killing | Philstar.com

Barayuga Family Thanks House for Probing PCSO Exec’s Death | Daily Guardian

DOJ told: File raps vs Barayuga slay masterminds

Luistro: Testimonies show war on drugs used vs. political foes | GMA News Online

Masterminds of the drug war killings | Inquirer Opinion

Whistle-blower cop relieved amid new PCSO slay probe | Philstar.com

Witness protection eyed for Barayuga slay whistleblower

2 cops relieved amid reopening of PCSO official’s murder case X

A year on, still no justice for killed labor organizer – Bulatlat

A truth commission on Duterte’s drug war? | Inquirer Opinion

Quad Comm eyes origins of Davao drug war template - Manila Standard

SUMMARY / RIDING IN TANDEM KILLINGS

Three bodies found in north Cebu town | The Manila Times

Mister niratrat ng tandem, nanlaban: 1 patay! | Pilipino Star Ngayon

Notoryus na gunman patay sa resbak ng trike driver - Remate Online

Tindera, patay matapos barilin ng salaring sakay ng motorsiklo sa Quiapo | Balitambayan

2 'transients' killed in Maguindanao del Norte gun attack | Philstar.com

ENFORED DISAPPEARANCES

3 cops face dismissal for 2 riders' disappearance in Cavite X

EDUCATION / TORTURE

Grade 11 student dies in hazing ritual in Nueva Ecija

UST fraternity members convicted in Atio Castillo hazing case

'Check your rules,' Atio Castillo's mom tells UST after frat members' conviction

UP strengthens commitment to rights and freedom in handover ceremony with HRVVMC – University of the Philippines

More groups hit revival of ROTC

Teachers demand higher wages, increased spending on education | ABS-CBN News

Chiz to school admins: Be vigilant in enforcing Anti Hazing Law

MEDIA

CHR to probe alleged media harassment during KJC standoff

DISINFORMATION

Altered photo shakes Quadcomm hearing

LGBT

Human Rights Caravan continues in Mindanao until 2025 – adobo Magazine

HEALTH

CHR calls on public to address mpox stigma, end discrimination

PhilHealth’s single confinement rule scrapped beginning October

Fil-Am doctor alarmed over shortage of mental health experts in PH | ABS-CBN News

Only 41 psychiatrists hold clinics in Mindanao

More Filipinos open to discuss mental health issues | The Manila Times

DISABILITY RIGHTS

PWDs should have priority in all transactions —DOJ | GMA News Online

PWDs must be given priority, even in concert ticket queue

LAND RIGHTS

\Farmers seeking agrarian reform get support from Makabayan bets

Marcos condones farmers’ debts | Philstar.com

Marcos asks agrarian reform beneficiaries to enrich lands

LABOR / MIGRATION

Maza to DMW: Help OFWs in Lebanon, stop looking for papers! - Kodao Productions

Philippine gov’t called to rescue, repatriate Filipinos amid rising tension in Lebanon – Bulatlat

A year on, still no justice for killed labor organizer – Bulatlat

Minimum wage hikes approved in Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Soccsksargen

In Cagayan de Oro, jeepney owners are forced to sell jeepneys over uncertainties – Bulatlat

ENVIRONMENT

Manila commits to climate action as UN adopts landmark pact | Philstar.com

China-funded Samal-Davao bridge risks environment, may have bypassed approval: critics | ABS-CBN News

DETENTION

Negros PDLs appeal to lawmakers for food, medical budget hike

BJMP to source detainees’ food from agrarian reform beneficiaries' farms | ABS-CBN News

CORRUPTION

Inside Bamban: A small Philippine farming town and its mysterious hub — Radio Free Asia

'Only for EJKs, desaparecidos': Roque fails to get protective writ vs House

Bamban POGO's location near military base a red flag, says Teodoro | Philstar.com

Former Palace spokesperson urged to face House probe

TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE

Sulu’s exit shakes up Bangsamoro: 5 scenarios for the 2025 polls - PCIJ.org

First Person: Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines — Global Issues

COMMUNIST INSURGENCY

NDF consultant from Davao summarily executed by soldiers, says CPP | Davao Today

Former rebel gives up ‘fight’ in exchange for govt’s promise

Two former NPA members arrested in Davao City

POLITICS

Self-confessed drug lord launches mayoral bid in Leyte

Escudero says he won't block anti-political dynasty bill

Trust in Sara Duterte declines by 10 points amid budget discussions

Pulse Asia: VP Duterte’s trust rating down by 10 points

Diokno: 2025 party-list run a principled decision | Philstar.com

Bayan Muna stages House comeback bid after 2022 decimation

Another Duterte, the son of Paolo, joins Davao politics

WATCH: Political cartoonists gather at Rappler to show how art fights for democracy

INTERNATIONAL / SOUTH CHINA SEA

New boats for fisherfolk affected by China's aggression in West PH Sea

PH defense secretary calls for urgent amendments to espionage law | ABS-CBN News

The EU and the Philippines: 60 years of close cooperation – and many more to come | The Freeman