#DrugWar: Philippines to help ICC; Sex education: Disinformation used in war vs children's rights; #DeathPenalty: Firing squad won't end corruption; 113 of 149 PH cities run by political dynasties
Jan. 27, 2025: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
Philippines cooperation with ICC long overdue – group | Philstar.com
PH may hand over ICC suspects to Interpol
Malacañang: No change in Philippines' position on ICC drug war probe | ABS-CBN News
Quad committee seeks reopening of PNP's drug war cases
Dahas Project on X: "On 8-15 January 2025, 4 died in Marcos's drug war. All killings this week were committed by unidentified assailants targeting 2 pushers and another 2 w/ prior drug records. Of the 12 killings this year so far, 9 were by unidentified assailants. Sources:
Marcos forms body to establish national forensics institute | The Manila Times
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
EJK should be independent, distinct crime from murder – CHR
Town councilor shot dead in Ilocos Sur | Philstar.com
INSURGENCY / CONFLICT / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
In La Union, fisherfolks forced to ‘surrender’ in exchange for ayuda – Bulatlat
NDFP: Killing, arrest of consultants pushing dialogues to brink of collapse - Kodao Productions
MILF probes deadly Basilan ambush amid fears of escalating violence
Alleged Daulah Islamiyah-Maute member killed in Piagapo, Lanao del Sur | GMA News Online
DISINFORMATION
Duterte-gullible Davao City and the Numbeo deception - VERA Files
House panel to probe fake news on social media | Philstar.com
Fake news, disinformation 'machinery' probe set at House
LAND RIGHTS
Land, justice still elusive for farmers, 38 years after Mendiola massacre – Bulatlat
DEATH PENALTY
CHR: Death penalty won't end corruption | GMA News Online
LAW ENFORCEMENT
903 police officers dismissed from service in 2024, says PNP
POVERTY
Life on the line: Tatalon settlers struggle for decent homes - | Manila Today
LGBT
LGBTQ+ rights: Where does Southeast Asia stand? | ABS-CBN News
CHILDREN
War waged by religious groups derails bill vs teenage pregnancy
No masturbation: What's inside the anti-teenage pregnancy bill
Child rights group urges Marcos Jr. not to veto teen pregnancy prevention bill | ABS-CBN News
DOH: Existing law enough to tackle childhood pregnancies | GMA News Online
DOH cool to anti-teen pregnancy bill | Philstar.com
CHR: Passage of House Bill 8987 will foster accountability
EDUCATION
DepEd urges ethical use of AI in schools | Philstar.com
UP Cebu student leaders decry P2.08-billion budget cut – Bulatlat
LABOR / MIGRATION
24 Filipinos deported from US due to alleged criminal activities | Philstar.com
CORRUPTION
'Spies' and spas: How PH is doubling down on 'red flag' Chinese investors
5,000 Australians targeted by scam hub in Philippines | Philstar.com
POLITICS
PNP arrests 374 persons for violating election gun ban
113 out of 149 Philippine cities also ruled by political dynasties - PCIJ.org