Kin of #DrugWar victims decry Duterte plea for ICC release; Govt urged to drop terror charges vs NGOs; House body eyes socialmedia regulation; Education woes abound as classes resume; Online sex abuse
June 16, 2025: Philippines human rights news
DRUG WAR / ICC
Bail denied for 3 cops accused of killing Spanish businessman in Duterte's drug war
Duterte asks ICC for temporary freedom while case is pending
Families of ‘drug war’ victims denounce Duterte’s bid for temporary release
Families, lawyer oppose Duterte’s interim release at ICC
Nations warned vs hosting Duterte | Philstar.com
Rights lawyers slam Duterte’s bid for ICC release
EXTRAJUDICIAL/SUMMARY KILLINGS
Mom, daughter killed in Zamboanga del Sur gun attack | Philstar.com
Woman shot dead by motorbike-riding gunman in Valenzuela City
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
‘Drop terrorist financing charges vs Cebu NGO consortium’
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION / DISINFORMATION
House body eyes social media regulation laws
EDUCATION
27.6 million students return to school today – DepEd | Philstar.com
Marcos urged to create Cabinet cluster for education | GMA News Online
Floods, lack of equipment in some schools ahead of Balik Eskwela 2025 | GMA News Online
Mandatory ROTC is torture, and it's coming back - | Manila Today
CHILDREN
Two minors rescued from online exploitation in Pampanga | GMA News Online
Woman nabbed for online sexual exploitation of children, including daughter | GMA News Online
HEALTH / HIV/AIDS
Lack of awareness among youth blamed for rise in HIV cases
GENDER EQUALITY / LGBTQ
CHR, advocacy group to promote gender equality in schools
What is San Juan City’s LGBTQ+ health proxy ordinance?
How can LGBTQ+ Filipinos protect their rights? | Context by TRF
LABOR
WRAP: Why workers blame Marcos Jr. for Congress’ failed wage hike bills | ABS-CBN News
Palace denies ‘killing’ wage hike proposals
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Wanted regional NPA leaders, followers arrested in Agusan del Sur | Philstar.com
ENVIRONMENT / MINING
Civil society groups urge Lotilla to block mining in his home province Antique