#LGBTQ+: Trans woman strangled to death; More 'tandem' killings; Case vs #LeilaDeLima continues; #drugwar: 6 dead first week of March; Women journos demand release of jailed reporter; Marcos in Berlin
March 12, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Transgender woman dies days after being strangled, beaten during drinking spree | GMA News Online
Drug pusher binoga sa ulo ng tandem | Pang-Masa
Student in Masbate shot dead allegedly for being noisy | GMA News Online
CHR decries attacks on village officials; calls for full probe
Babae, harapan at malapitang binaril sa Batangas; suspek, kagawad ng barangay | Balitambayan
Man shot dead by riding in tandem
DRUG WAR / LEILA DE LIMA
Remaining drug case of De Lima continues | ABS-CBN News
De Lima to seek demurrer on final drug case | Philstar.com
Drug pusher binoga sa ulo ng tandem | Pang-Masa
On 1-7 March, 6 died in Marcos's drug war. W/ 9 killings each since Jan '24, Davao del Sur & Negros Occ. are the top hotspots. Of the 64 killings so far this year, 22 were perpetrated by state agents. https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1767079668585222600
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Human rights advocates seek UN support for abolition of NTF-ELCAC, anti-terror law | Philstar.com
Activists cheer as Baguio court resumes hearing on anti-terrorist label petition
KMU to file complaint vs QCPD over ‘harassment’ of protesters
TORTURE
Philippines holds 14 cops for chilli torture video
ARBITRARY ARREST
Filmmaker Jade Castro, friends freed after arson complaint trashed
PRESS FREEDOM / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
Women journos call for release of detained broadcaster Frenchie Mae Cumpio - Bulatlat
Kiko Pangilinan files cyber libel raps vs YouTuber, Google over malicious videos | Philstar.com
Court acquits 1 suspect in Kidapawan broadcaster's murder
Transgender woman dies days after being strangled, beaten during drinking spree | GMA News Online
LGBT Organizations to Support in the Philippines
CONFLICT / INSURGENCY
AFP, PNP deny CHR-Negros access to public documents on encounter-related cases
3,600 ex-rebels, mostly in Mindanao, await amnesty as Senate backs Marcos' initiative
WOMEN
Catholic Church's progressiveness stops at women's rights – expert
UNFPA urges PH to address violence, promote gender equality
10,000 QC men commit to eliminate violence against women
Women activists to Marcos: provide jobs, lower prices, not cha-cha | Davao Today
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
The rise of live-streamed child abuse – and Britain's role in it
Dela Rosa, Hontiveros share opposing views on return of ROTC
Youth groups ask PRC: Revoke licenses of sexual predator-teachers
DETENTION
Marcos grants executive clemency to 22 convicts
ENVIRONMENT
In Southeast Asia, protecting the environment is its own hazard — BenarNews
“She ignites a flame of inspiration within me”: The women behind our climate action | Global Witness
Rising temperatures prompt class suspensions in 4 cities, 2 towns in Negros Occidental
Philippines, EU team up to drive circular economy, tackle climate change | Philstar.com
Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact - Bulatlat
HEALTH
DDB action on medical marijuana pressed | Inquirer News
RELIGION
Romualdez assures to protect Muslims' rights as Ramadan starts
GUN/POLITICAL VIOLENCE
INTERNATIONAL
As tensions rise in South China Sea, Philippines signs security deals - The Washington Post
Marcos in Berlin for working visit, to boost PH-German ties | GMA News Online
PRIMER: Marcos' trip to Central Europe in March 2024
Batanes seaport to be funded by US | Philstar.com
Marcos to tackle West Philippine Sea issue during Germany, Czech visit