Marcos 'drug war' death toll now at 294; #DrugWar raids: 5 cops face rape, sex abuse raps; #MigrantLabor: 8 out of 10 Filipinos are 'slaves', 4 workers sue diplomat employers; 'war with NPA ending'
May 25, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLINGS / QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
Pakistani shot dead in his Bataan resort | The Manila Times
Missing college student found dead in Tuguegarao City | Inquirer News
DRUG WAR / POLICE CORRUPTION
On 8-15 May, 11 were killed in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Davao City tops once again, along with Cebu and Leyte. In Davao City, 19 killings have so far been recorded in 2023, a rate of 1 every week, all of which were perpetrated by state agents. https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1658711683760816129
5 Mambaling cops face rape, kidnapping charges - SUNSTAR
5 Cebu cops to face raps for torture, rape of woman allegedly linked to illegal drugs
‘Azurin not yet off the hook on P6.7 billion shabu’ | Philstar.com
3 dead, 2 wounded in Bataan gun buy-bust operation - SUNSTAR
Acorda: Trust in PNP’s discipline of bad cops - Manila Standard
Cop misses child’s birthday after getting killed in anti-drug op | GMA News Online
DISINFORMATION / MEDIA
The 10-Point Plan: Maria Ressa to present initiative to rein in Big Tech at Nobel summit
Combating disinformation is more than just fact-checking, says prof | GMA News Online
CHILDREN / CHILD ABUSE
'Disruptive behavior' seen in Gentle Hands' wards | The Manila Times
CHR: Minimize trauma in investigations, interventions involving children | Philstar.com
CHR probes DSWD’s closure of orphanage | Philstar.com
Nanay na ginagamit umano sa online kalaswaan ang 3 menor de edad na anak, arestado | Balitambayan
POLITICS / POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Asia's Political Dynasties: Philippines
AFP to clear 300 villages from rebels before BSKE polls - Manila Standard
Teves denies hand in 4 suspects recanting testimonies on killing - Manila Standard
AFP looking at more or less 300 areas as possible election hot spots | GMA News Online
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
War vs NPA ending – Sara | Philstar.com
VP Sara looks forward to terrorist-free Philippines: ‘NPA’s war is ending’ | GMA News Online
Davao del Sur to celebrate insurgency-free anniversary - SUNSTAR
CONFLICT / DISPLACEMENT
Militant group declares total war versus MILF | The Manila Times
Marawi Compensation Board signs IRR for reparation package | MindaNews
Funds for Bangsamoro conflict-affected areas released - SUNSTAR
Task Force Marawi activated | MindaNews
ENVIRONMENT / MINING
Mining is destructive but legal, scientific – Altai CEO
DETENTION
Social enterprise helps inmates find freedom through art, technology
Nearly 6,000 inmates freed under Marcos administration - BusinessWorld Online
Sec Remulla: Pres Marcos’ promise to release 5,000 PDLs by June 2023 fulfilled
LABOR / MIGRATION
Labor groups want part in task force on rights - BusinessWorld Online
Four Filipinas sue diplomat employers in Switzerland for slavery | Features | Al Jazeera
8 out of 1,000 Filipinos are ‘modern slaves’ — report - BusinessWorld Online
Lay-offs at Wyeth ‘a clear-cut case of union busting,’ workers insist - Bulatlat
HEALTH / FOOD
Access to new cancer medicines remains limited for poor patients—experts | Inquirer News
'Food systems, inflation must be addressed to solve PH's hunger woes' | ABS-CBN News
Over 73M people in PH suffer from tooth decay – DoH | The Manila Times
FOREIGN AFFAIRS / GSP+
Romualdez: EU sees PH as attractive investment destination | Inquirer News
EU bizmen to Romualdez: PH is best investment hub | Philippine News Agency
Labor groups want part in task force on rights - BusinessWorld Online