Marcos #drugwar toll rises; Gender-based violence in PH still alarming: CHR; Chilren bear brunt of rights abuse trauma; EU relaunches trade talks even as rights situation remains dire in Philippines
March 19, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Man shot dead, 1 hurt by 'riding-in-tandem' gunmen in Cavite
Tricycle driver sa Tondo, patay matapos pagbabarilin | Balitambayan
'UZI' ITINUMBA NG TANDEM - SAKSI NGAYON
2 sekyu niratrat ng tandem: 1 todas | Pilipino Star Ngayon
DRUG WAR
[WATCH] Dahas Project, the team that continues to count drug war victims x
Drug war-related killings of children continue, refuting Marcos Jr’s claims - Bulatlat
Marcos lauds fewer crimes, human rights abuses in first 2 months of 2024 x
On 8-15 March 2024, 10 died in Marcos's drug war. W/ 10 killings each since Jan '24, Davao del Sur & Negros Occ. are the top hotspots, followed by NCR and Cebu w/ 9 each. Of the 75 killings so far this year, 26 were perpetrated by state agents. https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1769668088222437768
Marcos cites sharp decrease in crimes, human rights violations
PRESS FREEDOM
2 suspects in murder of Misamis Occidental broadcaster arrested | Philstar.com
Brother of Percy Lapid urges PH Police to intensify efforts to arrest ex-BuCor Chief Bantag | ANC - YouTube
POLICE ABUSE
PNP reform, reorganization measure advances
Police colonel faces criminal raps for blackmail using sex video
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Tbolis cut down thousands of firm's banana plants in South Cotabato
WOMEN / GENDER EQUALITY
Gender-based violence, ‘deeply alarming’ — human rights agency
Asia-Pacific women fight foreign exploitation - Bulatlat
Keep fighting for gender equality, women soldiers urged | Philstar.com
Breaking barriers: How women are shaping the future of Philippine media
CHILDREN
Ulat Bulilit unravels trauma, HRVs among children - Bulatlat
Cebu journalists, lawyers call for sanctions vs broadcasters who interviewed minor
PNP: Over 8,600 minors violated vaping, smoking laws in May-December 2023 | GMA News Online
Lawmakers push for Magna Carta of Children bill | GMA News Online
EDUCATION
Marcos signs law allowing students with unpaid tuition fees to take exams
Cebu teacher faces probe for provoking students to intentionally harm themselves
DepEd says law banning 'no permit, no exam' has safeguards | ABS-CBN News
CHEd chief: Student leaders, EARIST reach deal after hair dispute
TORTURE / DETENTION
PDL entitled to humane treatment, health services – DOJ | Philippine News Agency
Scammers by force: electrocuted for missing quotas | Cybernews
DISPLACEMENT
At least 2,000 residents in Angeles City flee after violent demolition
LABOR AND MIGRATION
[Interview] Inside the web that entraps Filipinas in sexual exploitation for US troops in Korea
63 Pinoys returning from Haiti – DMW | Philstar.com
POLITICS
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / CONFLICT / TERRORISM
Dawlah Islamiya counterattack in Maguindanao del Sur kills 4 soldiers
Surigao del Norte now insurgency-free
4 Army troopers killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush
INTERNATIONAL
Human rights takes back seat, as Australia rolls out red carpet for Marcos
How Marcos’ Central Europe trip went, from human rights issues to investment deals
EU and PH relaunch free trade talks
EU, Philippines resume stalled trade negotiations - CNA
Philippines, US discuss EDCA site logistics | Philstar.com
Blinken’s second Manila visit: Spotlight on trade, investment