#FreePuraLukaVega #LGBT: Drag artist's arrest violates rights--HRW; Justice sought for slain labor leader; Political violence; #Redtagging: Duterte draws flak for 'enemies of peace' tirade vs critics
October 6, 2023: Philippines human rights news
HRW DISPATCH/STATEMENT ON ARREST OF DRAG ARTIST PURA LUKA VEGA
Philippine Drag Artist Arrested for ‘Offending Religion’ | Human Rights Watch
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS
KMU demands justice for slain labor leader in Binangonan, Rizal
Barangay chief candidate shot dead in Cebu town | ABS-CBN News
Police conduct probe on killing of company manager in Capitol Site - SUNSTAR
6 cops in Jemboy Baltazar killing surrender
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
KMU demands justice for slain labor leader in Binangonan, Rizal
Justice for labor leader sought - BusinessWorld Online
LGBT / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Philippine Drag Artist Arrested for ‘Offending Religion’ | Human Rights Watch
Fellow drag artists, groups slam Pura Luka Vega arrest, gather donations for bail
Filipino drag artist's arrest draws jeers, cheers | The Manila Times
Religious group prays for drag artist's repentance | Philippine News Agency
Pura Luka Vega, in their own words | ABS-CBN News
DOT mounts its first 'Pride Summit' in the Philippines | Tatler Asia
“DRUG WAR”
Illegal drugs problem in WV alarming — PDEA-6
PDEA to investigate claims some election candidates involved in illegal drug activity - SUNSTAR
POLITICAL VIOLENCE / POLITICS / ELECTIONS
Media Ignore the Pattern of Political Violence | CMFR
Barangay chief candidate shot dead in Cebu town | ABS-CBN News
Comelec tags 242 barangays as prone to election violence | Inquirer News
DND chief calls for crackdown vs. manufacturers of loose firearms | Philippine News Agency
POLITICS / CORRUPTION
Sara Duterte draws flak for calling confidential fund critics 'enemies of peace'
LABOR / MIGRATION
KMU demands justice for slain labor leader in Binangonan, Rizal
Solon seeks inquiry into multi-million illegal recruitment in Italy | Philippine News Agency
Councilor reminds employers about Kasambahay Law
PTV employees worked more than 20 years without regularization
ENVIRONMENT
Surfaced green activists vow to continue fight vs reclamation | Philstar.com
DENR action could have stopped Socorro ‘cult’ child abuse – Hontiveros
PH's first ‘Green Justice Zone' to be unveiled in Palawan | Inquirer News
RIGHTS DEFENDERS
CHR, CSC want other gov't agencies to promote human rights | Inquirer News
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
‘Slapping’ of Grade 5 student prompts CHR to call for sanctions vs child abusers | Philstar.com
VP Sara tells teachers: Don't abuse children | GMA News Online
DOJ reminds teachers corporal punishment is prohibited | ABS-CBN News
DENR action could have stopped Socorro ‘cult’ child abuse – Hontiveros
WOMEN AND GIRLS
Gender-based challenges falter Filipino girls’ potentials, study shows | Inquirer News
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
CHR welcomes 5-year action plan for seniors' welfare | Inquirer News
FOOD / POVERTY
Pulse Asia: 95% of Filipinos spent more on food over past three months | GMA News Online
INTERNATIONAL
Deadly ramming incident in West PH Sea leaves survivors devastated | ABS-CBN News
China condemns Philippine re-supply mission to disputed atoll