More #drugwar killings; Marcos says he has no authoritarian impulse; No help from us on ICC: Marcos; Cops accused of planting evidence; Tension in West Philippine Sea as Marcos seeks allies' support
March 6, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
CHR decries attacks on village officials; calls for full probe
The dark legacy of extrajudicial killings in the Philippines | On Point
DRUG WAR / ICC
Justice for drug war victims up to judiciary – Marcos | Philstar.com
"In February 2024, 29 were killed in Marcos's drug war, one per day on average: 12 pushers, 8 w/ prior drug records, 4 users, 2 high-profile targets, & 3 w/ no known drug ties (includes 1 PDEA agent killed in a buy-bust op in Gen. Santos City). Sources:
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1764861502446551293
Marcos on inviting ICC: We don't play politics with sovereignty | GMA News Online
PRESS FREEDOM / MEDIA
PTFoMS hopes arrest warrant vs Jumalon's killers will be out soon
DETENTION
Senate OKs bill on BJMP control of provincial jails | Inquirer News
POLICE ABUSE
Filipino rights groups decry 'lighter penalties' for killer cops - UCA News
Over 7,000 cops dismissed from service since 2016 — PNP | Inquirer News
Man files complaint for evidence planting vs 5 Nueva Ecija cops
WOMEN
Lawmaker pokes fun at unpaid domestic work traditionally done by women
Gender equality improvement, better work opportunities for women sought | Inquirer News
More women magistrates in SC 'not a distant reality,' justices say | Inquirer News
Former Quiboloy foundation director links KOJC to 100 fake marriages in Canada
EDUCATION
No to foreign ownership of basic education institutions – Angara | Inquirer News
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
House panels approve enhanced discounts for seniors, PWDs | Philstar.com
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Protesters call out anew PNP, AFP’s alleged human rights violations | GMA News Online
4 ‘communists’ surrender in Central Luzon | Philstar.com
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
San Carlos bishop calls for end to violent political, gun culture in Negros
Isn't it dangerous to allow civilians to own semi-automatic rifles?
A year after Pamplona massacre, Janice Degamo says ‘justice is coming’
POLITICS
Philippines’ Marcos Floats 2025 Vote on Constitutional Reform: What to Know | TIME
I have no impulses to authoritarianism, Marcos tells Aussies | Philstar.com
Marcos denies family’s ill-gotten wealth anew, accuses critics of 'propaganda' | Philstar.com
Rappler Talk: Australian senator Janet Rice on her act of protest vs President Marcos
Strongman politics returning to Southeast Asia - Asia Times
INTERNATIONAL
Amid Sea Threat, Marcos Rallies Allies | OneNews.PH
EU, US, countries stress importance of int’l law after China’s harassment
4 Filipinos hurt after China uses water cannons vs Ayungin resupply vessel
Philippines, US to hold military drills in islands facing South China Sea, Taiwan
In Australia, Philippines picks up $1.5 billion in investment deals
Why Australia wants – and needs – to improve Southeast Asia ties
CHR, EU, and Spain unite to inaugurate new human rights building
Philippine pres. tells Australia their partnership is more important than ever - ABC News
Philippines leader denounced for alleged rights abuses | Southern Cross | Junee, NSW
PH-EU free trade talks could start 'very soon' | The Manila Times
