#DrugWar: More killed in 2024 than 2023; Cops arrested over anti-drug mess; Police nab artist for 'silent protest'; Self-rated poverty worsens; Marcos rating plunges; Conservatives slam sex education
Jan. 16, 2025: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR”
The 2024 Dahas Report: More Reported Drug-Related Killings in 2024 than in 2023 - VERA Files
DILG's Remulla sees conspiracy to conceal crimes within PNP
Gov’t to probe drug seizures since 2016
Remulla clarifies claim of PNP 'conspiracy,' says only 41 involved
PNP defends self after DILG chief smells ‘conspiracy’
Manila court orders arrest of 29 cops in P6.7-billion shabu controversy X
Former PDEA Chief Villanueva Surrenders To Quad Comm | OneNews.PH
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
Rappler Talk Investigative, Part 1: Edgar Matobato's path to redemption
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
State agents use 'surrender for ayuda' modus, red-tagging victims tell CHR
BJMP urged to retract memo based on Parlade's claim linking PDLs to communists | GMA News Online
Castro cries red-tagging by BJMP; hits 'surveillance memo' vs her X
ACT Teachers Rep. France Castro demands apology, retraction of BJMP memo – Bulatlat
Rights lawyers slam ‘new draconian measures’ against political prisoners - Kodao Productions
PRESS FREEDOM / FREE EXPRESSION
Police collar Cagayan de Oro artist for silent protest against INC rally
Propaganda, attacks on journalists undermine press freedom in Bicol
Muntinlupa court issues gag order in Vic Sotto vs. Darryl Yap case | GMA News Online
DISINFORMATION
Bicol’s machines of deceit: Exploiting poverty, manufacturing truth
RIGHTS DEFENDERS
The Netherlands bestows ‘Tulip Award’ on LILAK | BusinessMirror
ECONOMY / POVERTY
Self-rated hunger nearly doubles in 2024 – SWS | Philstar.com
Consumers and small businesses struggle with soaring rice prices – Bulatlat
LABOR / MIGRATION
Remittances from Filipinos abroad grew to $3.12 billion in November 2024
Buried dreams: Kagay-anon OFW Dafnie Nacalaban’s tragic journey in Kuwait
'Unacceptable negligence': DMW sends wrong remains to family of deceased OFW
Why fishers are against the SC ruling allowing commercial fishing within municipal waters – Bulatlat
Central Luzon Link Expressway guards’ salaries delayed since Christmas – Bulatlat
Yamsuan: Changes in fishing rules must prioritize small fisherfolk
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Gatchalian to start inquiry on comprehensive sexuality education
CORRUPTION
ENVIRONMENT
Marcos PH needs big dams, vows funding for irrigation programs
1.2M hectares of forest land up for private investment, reforestation in 2025 – DENR chief
POLITICS
SWS: Marcos’ net satisfaction rating drops 13 points in Dec. 2024
Sara seriously considering 2028 run for presidency | Philstar.com
Palace tags Duterte declaration to run in 2028 'too premature'
Palace: Marcos still against VP impeachment | Philstar.com
‘Election gun ban violations surge’ | Philstar.com
674 police bodyguards recalled ahead of midterm polls | Philippine News Agency
Are candidates funding their own campaigns? Camille Villar, Imee Marcos ads breach P1B - PCIJ.org
De Lima: INC peace rally unlikely to stop impeachment move vs VP Sara | Philstar.com
Marcoleta: Impeachment will only end up in taking sides
INTERNATIONAL
Japan 'gravely concerned' about maritime tensions escalating, foreign minister says
Philippines files new diplomatic protest vs China over 'monster ship' | Philstar.com