Marcos #drugwar death toll now nearly 600; 'Like father, like son': More killings in Davao #drugwar as CHR vows probe; Philippines joins biggest climate change case; China 'harasses' PH researchers
March 27, 2024: Philippines human rights news
DRUG WAR
MARCOS DRUG WAR TOLL NOW AT ALMOST 600 /. On 16-23 Mar 2024, 10 died in Marcos's drug war; 5 in Davao City after Mayor Baste Duterte declared his own drug war. W/ 15 killings since Jan '24, Davao City is the top hotspot. Of the 86 killings so far this year, 35 were by state agents. Sources:
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1772531126919196692
7 dead after Davao City Mayor Duterte declares war vs. drugs
HEADLINES: 2 more drug suspects dead | Mar. 27, 2024 | The Manila Times
CHR launches probe on deaths in Davao City’s ‘restarted’ drug war
Drug killings 95 percent lower than in previous admin | Philstar.com
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Labor group prods gov’t to probe disappearance of 2 activists
Search for 2 activists again leads to camps
INSURGENCY
3 alleged NPA rebels slain in Batangas clash
NSA Año urges ex-rebels to apply for gov't amnesty program | GMA News Online
DISPLACEMENT / POVERTY
Fisherfolk raise alarm over demolition of Navotas City fishing structures - Bulatlat
Affordable housing still out of reach for many: PCUP | ABS-CBN News
HEALTH
8M jabs coming as DOH sees more pertussis, measles outbreaks
EDUCATION
Reforms sought on anomalous SHS voucher program | Philstar.com
School is no place for demoralizing, discriminatory language—CHR
DETENTION
Release all arbitrarily detained defenders in the Philippines | ISHR
DISINFORMATION
How a former Cebu City gov't Facebook page became a ‘propaganda’ tool
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
Philippines joins biggest case vs climate change, tells court 'polluters must pay'
Philippines to face more cyclones in 2024 with La Niña’s return | Philstar.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Boracay's Ati seek CHR help in legal dispute with land developer
INTERNATIONAL
In Malacañang visit, US lawmakers affirm support for PH as row with China worsens
Philippine scientists harassed by China helicoper | Philstar.com
Scientists' group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island | Philstar.com
