PH lauds FATF 'grey list' move as groups denounce it; Most of PH 'drug-free,' UN told; 'Marcos Jr. lies about ending #drugwar'; Legislator redtagged again; Prison guards abusing political prisoners

Feb. 24, 2025: Philippines human rights news

Carlos H. Conde 🇵🇭

Feb 23, 2025

ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING / TERROR-TAGGING

Philippines welcomes removal from money laundering 'grey list' - New Vision Official

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering 'grey list' to activist crackdown allegations - PCIJ.org

Investor sentiment likely to improve as Philippines is removed from ‘gray list’ - BusinessWorld Online

PH exits dirty money list | The Manila Times

Philippines' money laundering grey list exit rooted in ‘political repression’ — lawyers | Philstar.com

In a boon for OFWs, FATF removes Philippines from 'gray list'

Party list rep tagged as NPA recruiter in NTF-Elcac video X

Comelec urged to enforce red-tagging guidelines even on state forces – Bulatlat

A lawmaker has pointed out different errors in Vice President Sara Duterte’s children’s book "Isang Kaibigan," saying that these inconsistencies may contribute to education crisis in the country.

DRUG WAR

Over 60% of Philippines regions drug-free, Philippines tells UN | Philstar.com

Dahas Project on X: "On 8-15 February 2025, 8 died in Marcos's drug war. The almost weekly killings in Cebu continue, the top hotspot in the Philippines for reported drug-related killings. In all, users and those w/ prior drug record account for 2/3 of those killed. Sources:

https://t.co/Fyxs5ykokh https://t.co/4b0uvokJKV" / X https://x.com/DahasPH/status/1891788246176145641

Marcos Jr. Lies About Ending the Brutal Philippine Drug War—And a Lot More | Council on Foreign Relations

'Not the other way around': SolGen says ICC should give drug war findings to PH | ABS-CBN News

Lead drug rehabilitation efforts, PNP tells local officials | Philstar.com

BADACs need strong community engagement vs. illegal drugs – PNP chief | Philippine News Agency

DISINFORMATION

Cebu protest leader’s home raided over alleged misinformation, data breach - Brigada News Philippines

LAND RIGHTS

Fight against human rights abuses continues — farmers’ groups – Bulatlat

DETENTION

Prison guards delay Bilibid political prisoners access to essential amenities – Bulatlat

CHILDREN / EDUCATOION