ICC #drugwar probe: Duterte, ex-top cop 'unfazed'; Farmers' group decry Negros slays; SC urged to review antiterror law; Police deny they have missing activists; Bishop: Neglecting EJKs also blasphemy
July 19, 2023: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
Philippines: ICC Affirms Prosecutor’s Inquiry | Human Rights Watch
DOJ chief reiterates: ICC ‘not welcome here’ | Philstar.com
After ICC junks PH gov't appeal, kin of drug war victims feel 'closer to justice'
Victims, rights groups ecstatic over ICC decision to resume drug war probe - VERA Files
Drug war architect Dela Rosa 'unbothered' by ICC decision to continue probe | Philstar.com
PH must cooperate with ICC with bid to stop drug war probe junked – Bayan | Inquirer News
OSG 'disappointed' while victims' families, groups welcome ICC decision to resume drug war probe
PH may question ICC jurisdiction if warrants sent out, says SolGen counsel | GMA News Online
After ICC rejects PH plea, Dela Rosa says, ‘I’ll protect myself’ | GMA News Online
Ex-pres. Duterte 'shrugs off' ICC junking of PH appeal | ABS-CBN News
NUPL: Drug war victims, families ready to cooperate with ICC probe | Inquirer News
Marcos admin 'disappointed' with ICC's decision, stresses minority position | Philstar.com
On 8-15 July, 4 were killed in Marcos Jr.'s drug war, all but one by state agents. After a week with no deaths, Davao City turns up with 2. Reported fatalities in the city so far in 2023 now at 28, all still killed by state agents. Sources:
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING / QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
Suspect in rape-slay of Davao architect killed in police operation
Lalaking rider na papauwi na mula sa trabaho, patay sa pamamaril sa Batangas | Balitambayan
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Farmers group continues call for justice in ‘ruthless’ slay of Fausto family in Himamaylan City
Under Bongbong Marcos, peace talks with Reds 'dim'– US non-profit | Inquirer News
Alleged CPP-NPA official shot dead in Sorsogon | GMA News Online
Health worker, volunteer arrested in Quezon - Bulatlat
Women political prisoners undeterred despite conviction - Bulatlat
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
PNP denies arresting, keeping 2 missing Cordillera activists | Inquirer News
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
Supreme Court urged to review ‘dangerous provisions’ of anti-terrorism law | Inquirer News
AMLC freezes assets, bank accounts of Cordillera activists
'EO 33 to be used against progressive, human rights groups' - Bulatlat
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
CHR probes alleged cops' harassment of reporters in Leyte | GMA News Online
PTFoMS, CHR partner to bolster PH media’s protection | Philippine News Agency
Czech Embassy gives P1M for Percy Lapid project on press freedom | GMA News Online
LGBT
Neglecting EJK victims is also blasphemy, says CBCP president
LGBT community OK to SOGIE bill amendments, says Hontiveros | GMA News Online
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Marcos to agencies: Strengthen programs for PWDs | Philstar.com
CLIMATE
UNHRC adopts PH climate resolution | The Manila Times
POVERTY / FOOD
Marcos wants to eliminate hunger in PH by 2028 | Inquirer News
WOMEN
At Home sa Abroad: Realities of Filipina marriage migration
LABOR
We'll continue to push for P150 wage hike, says Revilla | Inquirer News
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
8 out of 10 Filipinos want school break in April, May — commissioned poll | Philstar.com
CONFLICT / PEACE PROCESS
Bangsamoro MPs to Marcos Jr.: extend amnesty application for MILF, MNLF members
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
Australia backs PH arbitral win amid holding of naval exercises | ABS-CBN News
Xi hopes for Duterte's continued contribution to China-Philippines cooperation | Philstar.com
75% of Filipinos back closer US-PH military ties amid tensions in West Philippine Sea | Philstar.com