Marcos #DrugWar: 14 killed last week; Anti-#drugwar bishop is now cardinal; 2025 Elections: Celebrities, members of political dynasties dominate; Rights groups to voters: Don't elect ex-pres Duterte
Oct. 10, 2024: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
Philippines: No progress towards accountability for thousands… | OMCT
Dahas Project on X: "On 1-7 Oct. 2024, 14 died in Marcos's drug war. 4 drug suspects killed 3 in Taguig; one of the 4 was killed by the police. 2 deaths were added to top hotspot Cebu's ever-growing tally—68 now this year, more than double that of second-placer NCR. Sources:
Student shot to death in front of house by motorcycle thief in Pasig | GMA News Online
CHR launches probe into Maguindanao councilor, IP leader slays
Business owners gunned down in Pampanga
Bulacan board member, driver slain in gun attack
Kerwin’s plea: Justice for father slain in jail
DRUG WAR / ICC
Dahas Project on X: "On 1-7 Oct. 2024, 14 died in Marcos's drug war. 4 drug suspects killed 3 in Taguig; one of the 4 was killed by the police. 2 deaths were added to top hotspot Cebu's ever-growing tally—68 now this year, more than double that of second-placer NCR. Sources:
Bato says someone from Palace wants to implicate Duterte in Pogo
2 more cops face probe over PCSO exec's killing
Duterte on QuadComm hearings: “well, if they invite me…”
Duterte says he will appear before House quad comm if invited | ABS-CBN News
PNP: P39.8 billion drugs seized under Marcos administration | Philstar.com
LAW ENFORCEMENT
Jonvic Remulla takes reins at DILG, aims ‘merit-based’ PNP
New DILG chief urged to mobilize LGUs to counter learning crisis
POLITICS / 2025 ELECTIONS
Permanent interest over permanent friends in PH politics: analyst | ABS-CBN News
Duterte Runs for Mayor Again, Vows to Continue Brutal Drug War
Duterte: If you want me to run for mayor… | Philstar.com
Poll candidates told: No cash for NPA or face rebellion raps
Kabataan eyes sustained House presence, says 'more to be won'
LP eyes House comeback through De Lima-led Mamamayang Liberal
Sarah Elago seeks House return via Gabriela, vows push for divorce
Davao City needs fixing, says mayoral candidate Nograles
CORRUPTION / HUMAN TRAFFICKING
'This ruined our lives': Bamban POGO 'ghost' owner surrenders
She Zhijiang, the crime leader alleging Chinese espionage in PH through POGOs
INQToday: Alice Guo not alone? JV Ejercito reveals elected ‘China men’ in PH | Inquirer News
Trend continues: Enrile is latest big fish to win pork barrel case
RIGHTS DEFENDERS
Duterte drug war critic is newest PH cardinal
[Closer Look] God’s love and justice: Lessons from Cardinal-elect David
Cardinal-designate David represents Filipinos’ hope for justice
Artists pursue political cartooning for democracy, human rights – Bulatlat
LABOR / MIGRATION / DEATH PENALTY
Execution of Filipino Citizen Sparks Human Rights Outcry | Law-Order
Labor leader Sonny Matula runs for Senate anew, optimistic about alliances
COMMUNIST INSUGRENCY
3 alleged NPA rebels killed in clash with AFP in Lanao del Sur
Poll candidates told: No cash for NPA or face rebellion raps
Scholarship program for kids of ex-rebels in Biliran launched
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
IP education group urges more funding for program
Cordillera indigenous activist Joan Carling wins Right Livelihood Award
WOMEN
Sarah Elago seeks House return via Gabriela, vows push for divorce
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Matatag curriculum pilot ‘exhausting’ teachers, groups say
Scholarship program for kids of ex-rebels in Biliran launched