Marcos: No to ICC probe; Duterte worried over ICC witnesses; Several killed in clash, shootings; Activists hit surveillance; Police block People Power participants; 38 years after Marcoses' ouster
February 26, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Barangay captain, 2 other officers shot dead in San Isidro, Leyte
'Nagpahinga lang tapos binaril?': Guard's shooting of resting worker sparks concerns
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Lawyers' group: Bar passer, CPP comrades captured and tortured in Bohol
NUPL mourns death of 2 lawyers, including one killed in Bohol clash | Inquirer News
Military launches airstrike after fierce clashes in Negros Occidental
DRUG WAR / ICC
Marcos: ICC issue is about jurisdiction, not evidence on drug war | Philippine News Agency
Marcos neither denies nor approves of ICC presence
'This cannot be our reality': De Lima honors drug war victims on 7th arrest anniversary
Lawyers say gov’t obliged to enforce ICC warrant on Duterte
Marcos firm: No to ICC probe in PH | The Manila Times
Ranking solons ask: Why fear ICC if you have nothing to hide?
How Duterte despaired over Lascañas - VERA Files
Leila de Lima, a free woman who won't forget her causes
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
[OPINION] Jhed and Jonila’s fight for justice
Philippine govt asks Supreme Court to withdraw protection order for green activists — BenarNews
Activists hit continuous surveillance | Philstar.com
CIVIC SPACE
Groups allege 'harassment' by police ahead of Edsa anniv rites
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
In the lives of many, Chad Booc lives on - Bulatlat
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Basic education should remain under Philippine control—Angara
Parents worried over earlier end of classes this year, citing days of missed classes due to weather
Bomb threat forces Batangas State University to hold classes virtually | Philstar.com
TERRORISM
Dawlah Ismaliyah's slay of 6 soldiers makes BBM raise fight vs. terrorists | Inquirer News
DETENTION
Separate prison for Muslim inmates proposed | Philstar.com
LABOR / MIGRATION
House eyes bigger wage hike of up to P350 a day
OFWs return to Israel even after war trauma for the sake of kids, family
Brother of slain OFW Jullebee Ranara says Kuwaiti law too lenient on killer
Sweden, EU and IOM launch $12 million program to protect migrant workers rights - Scandasia
Philippines takes cancer screening into the workplace | GMA News Online
POLITICS
Is Philippines' Marcos Jr. the EU's new best friend? – DW – 02/25/2024
Will a Marcos' return to power in the Philippines change U.S. relations?
38 years after EDSA People Power Revolt: Marcos political dynasty is well-entrenched
Ex-VP Robredo open to running in 2025 elections — spokesperson | Philstar.com
FBI-Wanted Megachurch Leader Apollo Quiboloy in Hiding Amid Claims the U.S. Wants Him Killed | TIME
CLIMATE / HEALTH
Most Filipinos believe climate change threatens health – SWS survey
[OPINION] In the Philippines, the fight for the climate is a fight against state violence
Philippines takes cancer screening into the workplace | GMA News Online