Groups weigh in on Marcos rights 'superbody'; #drugwar: 11 killed last week; NPA claims 8th killing in NegrosOcc; Redtagged activist favored by SC still fears for life; Student decries #redtagging
May 13, 2024: Philippines human rights news
MARCOS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Marcos forms special body on human rights
Advocates temper expectations of Marcos’ special human rights committee | ABS-CBN News
Marcos creates human rights 'super body'
President Marcos forms human rights ‘super body’ | Philstar.com
Marcos creates special committee for human rights protection in PH
DRUG WAR / ICC
Philippines’ double standard in ICC, SCS dispute cited - BusinessWorld Online
Albayalde claims no rights violations in Duterte's drug war | ABS-CBN News
House to summon ex- Duterte adviser on P3 billion drug bust | Philstar.com
On 1-7 May '24, 11 died in Marcos's drug war. Cebu w/ 18 killings since the start of the year outpaces Davao City as the top hotspot but only by 1 count. There has been no reported killings in Davao City in April. Also: updates on our count. Sources:
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1788845397806592485
KILLINGS
Pharmacy owner shot dead; gunman killed after seven-hour standoff in Miag-ao
Kakandidatong konsehal, itinumba ng tandem! | Pilipino Star Ngayon
INSURGENCY
[Newsstand] Time to negotiate peace again with the CPP-NPA
NPA claims eighth killing in Negros Occ. - Daily Guardian
CHR to probe NPA killings in Negros Occidental | Philstar.com
Army welcomes CHR probe in NegOcc killings
12 former rebels get financial aid
Army to LGUs, landowners: Do not support NPA front organizations
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Lagman urges gov't to ratify UN treaty on 'enforced disappearance'
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Cavite student activist decries harassment - Bulatlat
CHR hopes SC decision on red-tagging 'will fortify adherence to due process' | GMA News Online
UPLM on SC ruling re red-tagging: The long awaited intervention to protect fundamental rights
‘IMPUNITY IS CONTINUING;’ Iloilo activist still fears for life despite securing Writ of Amparo
SC ruling on red-tagging right step to uphold freedom, accountability | Philippine News Agency
SC ruling also favors NTF-Elcac, official claims
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Sheila Coronel: 'We need watchdog reporting now more than ever' - PCIJ.org
MindaNews receives Lagerwey Awards for excellence in Journalism
DISINFORMATION
Memes, fake images trivialize Mindanao independence call
PCO, social media giants beef up digital defense vs fake news | Philippine News Agency
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
3 big energy players ink ‘VIP’ pact; green group cynical
El Niño weakens but 47 provinces may still experience drought | ABS-CBN News
Extreme weather changes affecting Mindanao’s agri, forestry and fishery sectors
Surigao mining landslide due to cracks in old tailings storage facility; no casualties
Davao environment group among recipients of 4th Lagerwey Awards
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
125 elderly PDLs released from prison | GMA News Online
DETENTION / TORTURE
BuCor suspends strip search policy after visitors report abuse | Philstar.com
125 elderly PDLs released from prison | GMA News Online
WESTERN VISAYAS JAILS CONGESTED
JUDICIARY
LABOR / MIGRATION
Highly-educated Filipinos as OFWs: A double-edged sword for PH | Inquirer News
Filipino nurses call for decent pay, more staff | Philstar.com
International Nurses Day: Better wages sought | Philstar.com
6 in 10 working Filipino moms struggle to balance job, family life – survey
2 workers die in an accident at a construction site in Batangas
HEALTH
Boys should be included in HPV vaccination drive – specialist
WOMEN