Philippines changes tune: ICC probers can come "if legal process met"; #DrugWar: 7 killed last week; UN expert on freedom of expression in Manila next week; #RedTagging: Govt media task force slammed
January 19, 2024: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR” / ICC
PH to OK ICC drug war probe in country if legal process met | ABS-CBN News
Philippines to OK ICC drug war probe in country if legal process met
On 8-15 January, 7 died in Marcos's drug war. Of those killed, two were high-profile targets (1 in Davao City, 1 in Samar, both killed by cops). Since the start of the year, of the 9 killings, the 3 killed by cops were all high-profile targets. Sources:
https://twitter.com/DahasPH/status/1747870515245810112
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS
3 slain in Quezon gun attacks | Philstar.com
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM / FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION
UN expert on freedom of opinion and expression to visit the Philippines | OHCHR
Groups slam media security chief for red-tagging ahead of UN expert’s visit - Bulatlat
PH army’s new cyber defense group questioned over potential use for attacks - Bulatlat
Press Freedom in the Philippines: Challenges and Calls for Change
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES / EDUCATION
2 more Yakan clans in Basilan end 'rido' | Philstar.com
Teduray teacher overcomes discrimination to champion peace through education
NATIONAL SECURITY / COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Army: 2 suspected NPA rebels killed in Agusan del Norte clash | Inquirer News
Canada travel advisory for Mindanao inaccurate – NSA | Philstar.com
CHILDREN
22 families receive anti-child labor grant from BARMM government | Philstar.com
GENDER EQUALITY
Congress marks milestone in legislating gender equality bills in 2023 | Philippine News Agency
DISPLACEMENT
Davao floods, landslides: Affected families climb to 44,888 | Philstar.com
LABOR
Workers slam 'anti-people' impounding of unconsolidated jeepneys starting February 1 | Philstar.com