More killings; #drugwar: PH still needs to help ICC; De Lima eyes raps vs Duterte; UN expert: Abolish #redtagging task force; Budget threatened by lawmakers, human rights commission stands vs abortion
November 16, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLINGS
Maguindanao del Sur school head teacher slain in Sultan Kudarat | Inquirer News
Newly-elected kagawad in Davao del Norte shot dead | Philstar.com
2 shot dead inside bus in Nueva Ecija | The Manila Times
Person involved in drugs shot dead in Roxas City - Daily Guardian
“DRUG WAR”
Former SC exec: PH has obligation to cooperate with ICC probe
Remulla: De Lima's release bolsters PHL govt's position against ICC intervention | Joel R. San Juan
Leila de Lima’s lawyers say she’s interested in helping ICC | Inquirer News
Undercover officer shot dead in Cebu City buy-bust | GMA News Online
Person involved in drugs shot dead in Roxas City - Daily Guardian
Spate of Shootings in Cebu City: Police Assure Public There's No Cause for Alarm
'Some People Need Killing' in Time's 100 Must-Read Books of 2023 | ABS-CBN News
LEILA DE LIMA
DoJ chief: De Lima likely to be acquitted in drug lawsuit - BusinessWorld Online
De Lima eyes filing raps vs ex-Pres. Duterte, Aguirre | ABS-CBN News
De Lima says bail was granted 'purely on merit,' not because of recantations | GMA News Online
De Lima reunites with family, supporters in Iriga City | ABS-CBN News
DETENTION
CHR calls for ‘timely’ review of other PDLs’ cases after De Lima’s release | Philstar.com
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
'Disband NTF-ELCAC,' UN special rapporteur urges PH gov’t
UN rapporteur’s report on NTF-ELCAC incomplete — Año | Philstar.com
Bato calls UN expert who urged NTF-ELCAC abolition 'misinformed foreigner' | GMA News Online
Benilde thesis explores red-tagging, media framing | The Manila Times
Duterte gets first subpoena since stepping down from public office
Quezon City prosecutor summons Duterte | Philstar.com
Ex-President Duterte summoned over grave threats complaint
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Philippines counter insurgency force 'operating with impunity', UN expert says
NPA admits killing ex-comrade turned CAFGU
2 NPA rebels killed in Mindoro clash | Philstar.com
HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS
If CHR won't make stand vs abortion, it may have zero budget — Estrada | Inquirer News
CHR issues firm stand vs abortion | Inquirer News
CHR officially stands against abortion after budget deferral
CHR says it's against abortion except for extreme medical reasons | GMA News Online
CHR risks zero budget for supporting abortion | Philstar.com
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
23 Badjaos sent home to Zamboanga
LABOR / MIGRATION
MEDIA / PRIVACY
Chinese network clones hundreds of websites, including MindaNews - Qurium Media
EDUCATION
Maguindanao del Sur school head teacher slain in Sultan Kudarat | Inquirer News
CLIMATE RIGHTS
P33 billion needed to build evacuation center in every city — think-tank | Philstar.com
E. Samar gov wants LGUs to access funds for climate change | Inquirer News
Greenhouse project launched in Eastern Samar town | Inquirer News
HEALTH
49.7 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines wasted – Sen. Pia Cayetano | Inquirer News
VP Duterte meets with Herbosa to discuss health issues affecting students | Inquirer News
INTERNATIONAL
Defense chief reiterates US commitment to PH in defending sovereignty | ABS-CBN News