Lawyer shot dead; Pushback vs #redtagging; Using terror law vs activists; #DrugWar victims push fight at ICC; SC clears 4 for due to slow trial; VP Duterte falsely claims protests cause enrolment drop
September 15, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLING
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
Victims of Philippines’ war on drugs take fight for justice to the Hague
[WATCH] EXPLAINER: The Philippines' case at the ICC
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Sara blames rallies for 2 million drop in enrollment | Philstar.com
Pushback against Red-tagging | Inquirer Opinion
POLICE ABUSE
14 Manila cops sacked | Philstar.com
ENVIRONMENT
The mangroves are safe in this small town in Negros Occidental
LABOR / MIGRATION / DOMESTIC WORKERS
Gunman attacks witness in alleged abused maid's case, PNP launches manhunt | Inquirer News
Kasambahay law ‘not enough’ vs. abuses, maltreatment: CHR | Philippine News Agency
OFW sa KSA na walang pahinga sa trabaho at dinuduraan pa ng amo, nakauwi na | Balitambayan
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Suspected NPA rebel killed in Surigao del Sur clash | Inquirer News
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
PNP to deploy 187,500 cops for 2023 barangay, SK elections
Security concerns arise in 23 Misamis Oriental villages as election nears
JUDICIARY
Supreme Court acquits 4 civilians, citing violation of right to speedy trial | Inquirer News
EDUCATION
Sara blames rallies for 2 million drop in enrollment | Philstar.com
Hontiveros to Sara Duterte: No need to respect me, just account for confidential funds
INTERNATIONAL
US considering seeking access to more Philippine bases, admiral says