More killings; #drugwar deaths under Marcos now at 639; Memorial site for EJK victims; Activists face terror raps; PH press freedom ranking down; Crimes vs media; HIV is not excuse to fire workers; SC
May 6, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Another ‘military informant’ slain in Negros Occidental | Philstar.com
Drug suspect shot dead in Quezon
Gunman shoots dead police captain in Maguindanao del Norte town
Teduray chieftain killed in Maguindanao del Sur ambush | Philstar.com
24-year-old woman fatally shot outside home - Daily Guardian
Traffic enforcer itinumba ng tandem | Pang-Masa
DRUG WAR
8 new deaths last week have brought to 639 total fatalities in Marcos #drugwar
Drug suspect shot dead in Quezon
In hot spot of drug war deaths, victims are immortalized through a shrine
Memorial site for drug war victims inaugurated in La Loma cemetery
Launching “Some People Need Killing” in the city of “The Punisher”
Patricia Evangelista launches book in Davao, epicenter of Duterte drug war
Livelihood component in drug rehab programs pushed
PDEA insists leaked docs linking Marcos to drugs non-existent | GMA News Online
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
CHR: Red-tagging among threats to press freedom - Bulatlat
Activists, church, dev't workers charged with violation of anti-terrorism law - Bulatlat
Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists | Philstar.com
Meet the 4 activists charged with anti-terror law - Bulatlat
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day - Bulatlat
Military opposes Baguio haven for rights activists
On Labor Day, KMU slams red-tagging of union leaders in Davao | Davao Today
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Philippines slides down 2 places in 2024 World Press Freedom Index | Philstar.com
Crimes vs media undermine democratic system — CMFR - BusinessWorld Online
Journalists told: Be eagle-eyed guides for the public - Daily Guardian
Rizal’s community press embraces Facebook for good or ill
Hostile officials, fake media dampen revival of community press in Rizal
Philippine press freedom faces new threat from foreign influence operations: FOCAP — BenarNews
Bill banning broadcast, publication of images of crime, suicide victims filed | GMA News Online
Carpio to journalists: ‘The root cause of SCS dispute is China’s invasion. Write that.’ - PCIJ.org
6 Asian journalists covering the world’s biggest problems | Tatler Asia
Palace media security task force pushes free press promotion | Philstar.com
HEALTH
Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection - Bulatlat
Funeral parlor allegedly run by doctors raises serious concerns
Dismissal of HIV positive employee is illegal, says SC
LGBT
New database lists LGBT-friendly companies in PH like IBM, Microsoft, Accenture, HSBC
DISABILITY RIGHTS
CHILDREN
Magna Carta of Children bill progresses in Senate | GMA News Online
INSURGENCY
Another ‘military informant’ slain in Negros Occidental | Philstar.com
COA flags ‘irregular’ NTF-ELCAC spending of Butuan City
Makabayan bloc slams terror law charges vs 34 activists | Philstar.com
DISINFORNATION
Lawmaker suggests classifying use of deepfakes as form of terrorism | Philippine News Agency
TERRORISM / CONFLICT
Canada lowers travel warning on 4 Northern Mindanao provinces
Lawmaker suggests classifying use of deepfakes as form of terrorism | Philippine News Agency
RIGHTS DEFENDERS
CHR-ICC cooperation urged - BusinessWorld Online
CHR marking its 37th year with online complaints portal launch - BusinessWorld Online
LABOR / MIGRATION
Health workers grapple with understaffing, poor protection - Bulatlat
Youth, labor groups demand release of 6 activists arrested on Labor Day - Bulatlat
Cacdac to discuss OFW unpaid wages, other issues during KSA visit | Philippine News Agency
What are 5 prominent labor rights issues in the Philippines in 2024?
Labor leaders highlight proposed wage hikes on Labor Day 2024
SC reiterates: Employers cannot fire employees for being HIV-positive
On Labor Day, Marcos orders review of workers' minimum wage
Under intense heat, city street workers struggle to earn a living - Daily Guardian
INTERNATIONAL
PHL negotiator says GSP+ expiry hanging over EU free trade - BusinessWorld Online
War games primer: Assets PH, US troops are using in Balikatan 2024
PH, US, Japan, Australia object 'dangerous use' of Chinese militia in West Philippine Sea