Military goes after NGO, accusing it of terror financing; More #drugwar, police killings; Kin of desaparecidos continue call for release; Abducted green activists seek court protection from govt
October 2, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, QUESTIONABLE KILLING / POLICE ABUSE
Off-duty soldier killed, buddy hurt in Maguindanao del Norte ambush | Inquirer News
PNP-IAS recommends 59-day suspension for 20 cops in Jemboy Baltazar slay | Inquirer News
Cop arrested after shooting 3 in Malabon City | Inquirer News
Malabon's 2 top cops relieved over shooting incident | GMA News Online
“DRUG WAR”
The Elephant in the Courtroom: ICC Temporal Jurisdiction Over the Situation in the Philippines
Anti-drug cop kills 2, wounds 1 in Malabon City
Alleged drug dealer slain in buy-bust
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING / CIVIC SPACE
Military warns NGOs against aiding Reds | Inquirer News
Military obtains proof that Cebu City-based NGO gives funding to New People's Army - SUNSTAR
Human Rights Activists Facing Threats In 40 Countries For Cooperating With UN – Eurasia Review
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Army clashes with ‘NPA remnants’ in Himamaylan - Daily Guardian
Military hunts 19 remaining NPAs in Zamboanga Peninsula | Inquirer News
Far From Home: Elderly man, woman and man, both in their 20s, among six dead rebels in Tabugon clash
12 ex-NPA rebels in northern Negros yield - Daily Guardian
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Kin of missing activists continue to call for their release | ABS-CBN News
‘Same fate still looms’: Surfaced activists seek SC protection from military, gov’t officials
Activists Jhed, Jonila seek writ of amparo, protection vs. Army, officials | GMA News Online
Promulgation of charges vs Palparan postponed - Bulatlat
Body snatchers with military ranks | Inquirer Opinion
POLITICAL VIOLENCE / POLITICS
Philippines prepares for 3 elections in next two years; 10 urgent tasks for Comelec, voters
22 gun ban violators nabbed in province
UP study discovers 143 sites in Luzon dedicated to Marcos family - VERA Files
PNP: Over 1,000 arrested for violating election gun ban | GMA News Online
PNP monitoring 38 potential private armed groups ahead of 2023 BSKE | GMA News Online
CORRUPTION
Arroyo faces new raps over alleged misuse of P38-billion Malampaya fund
P460M a year: Under Sara Duterte, Davao’s confidential funds soared
COA urged to investigate Davao City’s P2.697 billion confidential fund | Inquirer News
LABOR / MIGRATION
Groups urge PH to ratify ILO convention on ending workplace violence, harassment
Pinay OFW, patay umano sa saksak sa Saudi Arabia | Balitambayan
WOMEN
Legalizing menstrual leave means breaking the stigma first - VERA Files
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
CHR: Forced child marriages, human rights violations committed by Socorro cult | Inquirer News
7 minors rescued from 'sex den' in Laguna | GMA News Online
Half of Filipinos dissatisfied with K-12 program - SWS | Inquirer News
ENVIRONMENT / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Environmental advocates seek clear-cut policies to protect PH watersheds at risk
Sagada mining village, LGUs, face challenges from policy gaps, traditions
DETENTION
Bucor relocates 450 inmates to Iwahig Prison in decongestion effort | Inquirer News
INTERNATIONAL / SOUTH CHINA SEA
‘Chinese boats block Philippine fishers in Panatag’ | Philstar.com