More #politicalviolence; New book indicts Duterte's #drugwar; Govt files perjury raps vs #desaparecidos; 60 blows: Student dies from #torture,hazing; 'Cult' 'forced' #LGBT members into hetero marriage
October 19, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLING
Abra BSKE bet gunned down | Philstar.com
Sapul sa CCTV: Lalaki, pinagbabaril ng riding-in-tandem | ABS-CBN News
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
Makabayan bloc resolution: Let ICC probe Duterte • Jovee Marie N. de la Cruz
Gov’t pressed to cooperate with ICC as Duterte admits using secret funds for EJK | Inquirer News
Patricia Evangelista launches 'Some People Need Killing,' an indictment of Duterte's drug war
Book Review: ‘Some People Need Killing,’ by Patricia Evangelista - The New York Times
Patricia Evangelista and writing the war
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
DND files perjury raps vs 2 activists who accused military of abduction | ABS-CBN News
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
NPA couple killed in EB Magalona skirmish
VISCOM sustains gains, prevents rebels from regaining foothold
POLITICAL VIOLENCE / ELECTIONS
10-day campaign period for 2023 barangay, SK elections begins
Abra BSKE bet gunned down | Philstar.com
BSKE bet shot dead in Abra, 122 others withdrew candidacy —Comelec chief | GMA News Online
PNP: 187K cops to secure BSKE campaign, 'Undas' observance | Philippine News Agency
How many posts up for grabs and other numbers in BSKE 2023 | GMA News Online
Lente: Some BSKE bets using gov't funds for campaign | ABS-CBN News
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Gabriela demands accountability from gov't amid 'vicious' attacks vs. human rights advocates
Solon questions Duterte's remarks vs House: We supported your admin | Inquirer News
TERRORISM
PH on list of nations that must step up drive vs money laundering, terror financing | Inquirer News
TORTURE
PCCR hazing: Student suffered 60 blows – QCPD | Philstar.com
Police identify 13 suspects in hazing death of criminology student
ENVIRONMENT
Manila Bay reclamation projects cause more harm than good - Pamalakaya | Inquirer News
DENR to stop issuing permits, agreements for use of protected areas
LGBT
LGBTQIA+ members ng SBSI, pilit umanong ipinakakasal sa opposite sex | ABS-CBN News
DISINFORMATION
DSWD launches press center, Viber channel to mitigate fake news | Philippine News Agency
LABOR / MIGRATION
16 Filipino workers repatriated from Israel | ABS-CBN News
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Students find it hard to learn under old curriculum | Inquirer News
PRIVACY
PhilHealth estimates 13 to 20 million members affected by data breach | Inquirer News
Websites of Senate, House under attack | Philstar.com
DISINFORMATION
#FactsFirstPH in Naga City to hold forum, workshops vs. disinformation
INTERNATIONAL
US-PH negotiation on nuclear deal 90% done; signing seen by year-end | Philippine News Agency
INQToday: Teodoro says China a ‘squatter’ in West Philippine Sea | Inquirer News