Gunman in journo's slay gets up to 16 years imprisonment; NPA, govt clash in Bukidnon; Wives of political prisoners slam Corrections for strip search; Envi groups file raps vs. Manila Bay reclamation
May 7, 2024: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR”
Marcos Jr. laughs off 'PDEA document' linking him to illegal drugs | ABS-CBN News
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Self-confessed gunman in Percy Lapid killing gets up to 16 years in prison
TIMELINE: The killing of Percy Lapid
Percy Lapid kin welcomes conviction of self-confessed gunman | Philippine News Agency
Cotabato journos ask gov’t for updates on slain colleagues’ cases
National Press Club elects new officers | Philippine News Agency
Mountain Province’s first IP radio gets achievement award from UP Los Baños
Rappler stories on Teduray tragedy, diplomatic impunity finalists in 2024 SOPA awards
DISINFORMATION
Embrace TikTok, fight disinformation – Jeff Canoy - PCIJ.org
INSURGENCY
NPA group in Bukidnon disintegrates as nine members surrender to 4ID troops
Rebels claim another summary execution
Army soldiers clash with NPA remnants in Kabankalan
NTF-ELCAC: 10K ex-Reds get DOLE aid in reintegration efforts | Philippine News Agency
Abalos: Anti-poverty programs ‘a must’ in all Red cleared barangays | Philippine News Agency
LABOR / MIGRATION / TRAFFICKING
Over 5,000 PH garment factory workers lose jobs
Senator wants probe on alleged illegal workers in gated subdivisions | Philippine News Agency
DETENTION
Wives of political prisoners complain over NBP strip search
PDLs' wives file complaints at CHR vs. Bilibid strip searches | GMA News Online
BuCor: strip search only for highly suspicious visitors
ELECTIONS
All set for Bangsamoro 2025 polls; election calendar set
DISPLACEMENT
MCB: Marawi Siege victims to receive claims by 2028 | GMA News Online
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
House education panel chair urges DepEd to hasten teaching reading comprehension | GMA News Online
Old school calendar returning next year | Philstar.com
ENVIRONMENT
Environmental groups file complaint vs. Manila Bay reclamation | GMA News Online
Golf courses barred from using water from concessionaires: DENR | ABS-CBN News
JUDICIARY
SC: Case disposition rates in lower courts up in 2023 | Philstar.com
Bacolod City to get 2 more municipal trial courts | Philippine News Agency
INTERNATIONAL
Balikatan in Ilocos Norte: Philippines, US troops fire at ‘invasion’ force | Philstar.com
Marcos says Philippines will not use water cannon vs Chinese ships
EXPLAINER: How Duterte-era deal 'waived' Philippines' rights, claims in Panatag Shoal