Duterte critic bares death threats; Davao hitman protected by ICC; Military doubles down on financial terrorism raps; Political prisoners see hope in SC search warrant ruling; China's 'monster ship'
Jan. 8, 2025: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS / ICC
Matobato under ‘protective custody’ of ICC – De Lima | Philstar.com
Palace says it has no connection with ex-DDS hitman Matobato
PNoy once saved ex-DDS Matobato’s life, says Trillanes
“DRUG WAR”
Harapan 2025: What Kiko Pangilinan, Bam Aquino say on Duterte's drug war | ABS-CBN News
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Castro bares death threats, harassment against her over call to impeach VP Duterte | GMA News Online
3 nabbed for financing terrorism | The Manila Times
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Bill seeking ABS-CBN franchise to operate filed in House
INSURGENCY
General calls for united effort vs. terrorism financing
NTF-ELCAC’s barangay funds lowest since 2021 | Philstar.com
61-ex-NPA-rebels-in-Eastern Visayas seek amnesty program
POVERTY / HOUSING
Bridging the gap: Muntinlupa residents fight for safe, permanent homes - | Manila Today
LABOR / MIGRATION
Fishing communities ask for jobs, profit share from Laguna de Bay floating solar project
Philippines welcomes clemency for 220 Filipinos in UAE | Arab News
After Pinay’s death, OFW deployment to Kuwait under review | Philstar.com
ARBITRARY ARREST / JUDICIARY
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Amendment of decades-old PWD law pushed
Pangilinan: Enforce 20% PWD discount notices at restaurants, etc
HEALTH
Philippines health care costs to rise 18% this year | Philstar.com
PhilHealth approves 50% hike in most benefit packages
CHILDREN
Negros Occidental children bear brunt of Kanlaon eruption in evacuation centers
WOMEN
PCW touts 50 years of championing gender equality, women empowerment | Philippine News Agency
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT
Reject pro-mining candidates, says Borongan Bishop Varquez
With La Niña present, Philippines likely to see more rain in Q1 2025
POLITICS
Turmoil ahead: the Marcos-Duterte crisis - Asia News NetworkAsia News Network
INTERNATIONAL
Chinese hackers target Marcos' office in yearslong campaign, steal military data – report
Estrada: Monster ship sighting, drone recovery ‘deeply concerning’
Philippines deploys maritime and air assets to monitor China's 'monster ship'