Marcos #DrugWar: 13 killed in a week; @IreneKhan visits jailed/redtagged journalist, activists; DOJ lied about #redtagging: group; Political rift widens as Duterte son slams Marcos, urges him to quit
January 29, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS / ‘DRUG WAR’
On 16-23 January, 13 died in Marcos's drug war, bringing the monthly total to 22. Davao City is the top hotspot with 4 killings, 3 of w/c were HVIs killed by the police. At 12 killings (8 this week), most of those killed have prior drug records. Sources:
Drug suspect slain in Davao City sting | Philstar.com
Lalaki, patay sa pamamaril sa loob ng jeepney sa Maynila | Balitambayan
PRESS FREEDOM / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
No systematic attack against press, Philippines tells UN expert
UN rapporteur on jailed Tacloban activists: ‘How long must they wait to be free?’
UN rapporteur visits detained rights defenders, journalist | ABS-CBN News
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
DOJ lied to UN expert on red-tagging—Karapatan, NUJP - Bulatlat
UN’s Irene Khan visits detained activists, draws NTF-Elcac’s ire | Inquirer News
UN rapporteur visits 3 red-tagged political prisoners in Tacloban | Philstar.com
Baguio councilors, CSOs raise red-tagging concerns to UN expert
TERRORISM
Soldiers kill 9 alleged Dawlah Islamiyah members tagged in Marawi bombing
Baguio court suspends hearing on terrorist designation challenge
EDUCATION / CHILDREN
DepEd orders immediate removal of admin tasks from teachers
Teachers to start revised K-10 curriculum training this week | Philstar.com
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POLITICS
LIVE UPDATES: Marcos-Duterte showdown? Manila, Davao rallies on January 28
Marcos, Duterte supporters rally as family rift deepens | Philstar.com
I’ll order arrest of PI movers of Cha-cha if I regain power – Rodrigo Duterte | Inquirer News
Baste Duterte calls for President Marcos resignation | Philstar.com
‘Bato’ attributes potential Marcos-Duterte discord to Romualdez
In Philippine Presidential Polls Looking to 2028, Duterte’s Daughter Is Already the Frontrunner