Marcos' 'drug war' no different from Duterte's -- group; Police to CHR: We will respect rights; More evidence vs Duterte at ICC; Alarming HIV surge in PH; Protests set for Sara Duterte impeach trial
June 9, 2025: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” EJKS
Marcos Jr’s anti-drug campaign, no different from Duterte – rights group
"In May 2025, 18 were killed in Marcos's drug war: 7 pushers, 5 users, 5 w/ prior drug records, 1 w/ no known drug ties (son killed in lieu of father)—no high-profile targets. Unidentified assailants killed 8, state agents 4, other killers, 6. Sources:
PDEA to adopt human rights-based approach to anti-drug drive - Philippine Information Agency
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS / PRESS FREEDOM
Ex-drug convict gunned down in Antipolo
Laguna village councilman shot dead
‘Deeply irresponsible’: Family slams ‘clearance’ of Dayang slay case - Kodao Productions
Couple killed in Bukidnon gun attack | Philstar.com
Davao police charged for fatal shooting of businesswoman | Davao Today
LAW ENFORCEMENT / JUDICIARY
PNP chief says order to step up arrests won’t violate human rights - BusinessWorld Online
Torre: Number of arrests a ‘metric,’ but no quota
PNP eyes stronger partnership with CHR | Philippine News Agency
PNP to work with CHR to ensure lawful arrests | Philstar.com
Supreme Court launches app to address burnout among Filipino judges
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Edith Burgos now president of int’l group vs disappearances
INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE / ICC / DUTERTE
More evidence vs Duterte disclosed | Philstar.com
Will new US sanctions on ICC judges be felt in Duterte case?
ICC clearance sought for Duterte’s oath as Davao mayor | Philstar.com
Victims, lawyers slam US sanctions on ICC judges
UN to support human rights in PH despite end of joint program | GMA News Online
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
NDFP's Luis Jalandoni dies at 90
Ex-NDF chief negotiator Luis Jalandoni dies at age 90
NPA leader in Soccsksargen arrested in Cagayan de Oro
LGBTQ / SOGIE
Cebu advocates highlight need for SOGIESC policy dev’t in rural communities
Passage of SOGIESC Equality Bill, Comprehensive Anti-Discrimination Bill sought in the 20th Congress
HEALTH / HIV/AIDS
DOH seeks Marcos' nod to declare HIV surge a health emergency
US aid cut to Philippines' HIV programs leaves some clinics in limbo as cases soar | ABS-CBN News
QC records 421 HIV cases from January to May this year
QC notes jump in HIV cases after logging 421 from Jan-May 2025 | GMA News Online
Mother-to-child HIV transmission cases rising | Philstar.com
POLITICS / SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT
Prayer vigil calling for Sara Duterte impeachment trial set June 9-11
Akbayan plans mass action to compel Senate to start Duterte trial
‘Illegal’ moves at play to stop Sara Duterte trial
What to expect from the impeachment trial of Sara Duterte
Fast-track impeachment trial in 19 days urged | Philstar.com
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
Residents mark 10 years of resistance against coal power plant in Atimonan, Quezon
Logging, other activities threaten vital carbon sink in Agusan
Abducted environmental activists cleared of defamation charges
EDUCATION
27 million students returning to schools on June 16 | Philstar.com
‘Remove GE subjects to solve K-12 woes’ | Philstar.com
POVERTY / ECONOMY
50% of Pinoy families see themselves as poor — SWS survey | Philstar.com
LABOR
PH among 10 worst countries for workers for 9th year | GMA News Online
Farmers group blames Marcos admin for higher unemployment rate