#DrugWar 'poster boy' claims corruption, abuses in police; ICC warrant out next month?; Does Marcos really have a reformed drug policy?; Disappearances continue; Bill on intersex rights hurdles panel
August 29, 2024: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR”
Cop confirms reward system in drug war | Philstar.com
Drug war ‘poster boy’ turns against Bato, Go
Drug war probe repetitive? Abante says new information coming out
Dela Rosa singles out human rights panel as one he despises in quad cmte
Lawmakers order question-evading prison officer detained in drug lords killing probe
Dahas Project on X: "On 8-15 August 2024, 7⃣ died in Marcos's drug war. Cebu, with 3 new killings, now has 47 for 2024. Cebu remains the country's top hotspot in drug-related killings. Majority of the killings in Cebu were committed by unidentified assailants. Sources:
8 years later, Iloilo officials push back on Duterte’s drug war label X
Bato's criticism of House drug war probe 'like an admission of guilt' — lawmaker | Philstar.com
ICC
ICC must consult Philippines courts to enforce warrant – Remulla | Philstar.com
DOJ chief, Solgen: ICC warrant can be challenged in PH courts X
Ex-cop who exposed Michael Yang's 'drug ties' willing to testify before ICC
Duterte clan lawyering up for ICC case — VP Sara | Philstar.com
Carpio: ICC warrant may be out by September
No information on ICC warrant — DOJ | Philstar.com
DRUG POLICY REFORM / UN JOINT PROGRAM
What is Marcos' drug policy reform, really?
UN pledges continued human rights support | The Manila Times
Kian death anniversary call: End EJKs | Philstar.com
KILLINGS / POLITICAL VIOLENCE
DOJ vows action on EJKs with 'right' evidence, witnesses | Philstar.com
Village chief, wife killed in Maguindanao del Norte ambush ahead of plebiscite
Barangay captain, wife killed in ambush in Maguindanao Norte town
Sultan Kudarat barangay captain shot dead
Motorbiker killed in alleged shootout with Rizal cops
Environmental defender goes missing after supposed release from prison – Bulatlat
Calabarzon activist goes missing after release from detention
Filmmaker appeals government ban on documentary on the disappearance of activist-brother – Bulatlat
Filipino mother's search for missing son in the spotlight | Philstar.com
'Not courage, but love': Missing activist film defies state ban
What went before: Who took Jonas Burgos?
Documentary on missing brother wins accolades
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
Group urges gov't to release Mindanao human rights defender | ABS-CBN News
Cavite activist faces continued harassment, threats of terror charges – Bulatlat
Human rights defenders, journos need psychosocial support too – Bulatlat
Tacloban police disrupt student-led rally, detain youth activist
Group: Government’s treatment of 2 'abducted' green activists worsens impunity
LGBTQIA+
Bill advancing intersex rights hurdles House panel
LABOR / MIGRATION
Labor rights violations seen requiring more CHR funding - BusinessWorld Online
100,000 foreign Pogo workers given Oct. 15 visa deadline
Laguna workers fight back vs. worsening conditions, attacks – Bulatlat
After union win, most Sofitel workers end up accepting separation package
‘Home of the Brave’ docu highlights faces of undocumented OFWs in US
LEADERS FORUM: 4 courses of action to enhance workers’ ri
INSURGENCY / IHL
CHR orders investigation into Cordillera aerial bombings
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
COA orders NCIP to return P1.57 million meant for Surigao del Norte IPs
SEXUAL ABUSE / TRAFFICKING / QUIBOLOY
Duterte slams human rights violations against Quiboloy, supporters
VP Duterte condemns ‘abuse of power’ in PNP search of Quiboloy compound | ABS-CBN News
WOMEN
Robin’s language reeks of ‘misogyny’ – Gabriela
'Consent is non-negotiable': Groups raise alarm over Padilla's remarks on women
Backlash after Filipino MP says husbands have 'sexual rights'
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT
From quiet place to coal hub: South Cotabato village awakens, but at what cost?
La Union town declares state of climate emergency
Waste-to-energy projects? Cebu youth demand better solutions focused on climate justice
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
NTC, NSC did not deny website blocking order – Bulatlat
MIJ, IMS launch journalism project in Bangsamoro region
Inquirer, AboitizPower partner up for journalism scholarships
HEALTH
1st mpox case this year is Metro Manila man – DOH
Philippines says new mpox case 'not' deadly variant | ABS-CBN News
Dengue outbreak: Iloilo sees infections spike by over 300%
PhilHealth chief: Cut in premiums still under study | Philstar.com
PhilHealth chief told: Keep promise to lower premiums
Medical groups to DOF: Stop transfer of PhilHealth funds
EDUCATION
DepEd needs about 4,000 guidance counselors
A foundation is funding climate-resilient Quezon City schoolyards. Students got to design it.
DISPLACEMENT
'Illegal demolition' threatens century-old village in Tarlac
DETENTION / TORTURE
2 ex-PMA cadets convicted of murder, 1 guilty of hazing in Dormitorio death
CHR backs appeal for detainees' food, medical allowance hike
POLITICS
VP Sara bares solons openly discuss her impeachment
Vice President may have set ‘bad precedent’
INTERNATIONAL
China's top dipomat warns visiting US official over support for the Philippines | Philstar.com
Philippines, US reach deal on Afghan refugees’ Manila transit
View from Manila: From shoal to shoal, the ‘battle of narratives’ in WPS is just beginning
Marcos awards Order of Sikatuna to outgoing EU envoy Véron | Philstar.com