Philippines: Human rights news 01/23/2023
Top News: #drugwar: GigiReyes might benefit Leila de Lima; more summary/extrajudicial killings; onion farmer's widow harassed; #insurgency; Cebu abduction: days of torture; youth activists harassed
DRUG WAR / LEILA DE LIMA
De Lima camp: Gigi Reyes approach an option | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/22/2239297/de-lima-camp-gigi-reyes-approach-option
De Lima may benefit from SC ruling on Reyes – Remulla | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/21/2239142/de-lima-may-benefit-sc-ruling-reyes-remulla
Senators: SC ruling on Gigi can also free Leila | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1719287/senators-sc-ruling-on-gigi-can-also-free-leila
How the SC ruling on Gigi Reyes' release changes the game on habeas corpus https://www.rappler.com/newsbreak/in-depth/gigi-reyes-release-supreme-court-ruling-changes-game-habeas-corpus/
PRO 7 director calls on LGUs to collaborate with police in fight vs illegal drugs - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951467/cebu/local-news/pro-7-director-calls-on-lgus-to-collaborate-with-police-in-fight-vs-illegal-drugs
Alagar spox clarifies: Only 1 cop tested positive for drug use https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/135603
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLING
Village councilman shot dead in Cotabato City on eve of wedding | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1719414/village-councilman-shot-dead-in-cotabato-city-on-eve-of-wedding
Farmer gunned down in Himamaylan - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951327/bacolod/local-news/farmer-gunned-down-in-himamaylan
Mangingisda, patay, isa pa, sugatan sa pamamaril sa Sariaya, Quezon | Balitambayan https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/promdi/858238/mangingisda-patay-isa-pa-kritikal-sa-pamamaril-sa-sariaya-quezon/story/
Lalaki, patay sa pamamaril sa Tondo | Balitambayan https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/balita/858217/lalaki-patay-sa-pamamaril-sa-tondo/story/
Lalaki patay matapos manlaban umano sa mga pulis sa QC | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/22/23/lalaki-patay-matapos-manlaban-umano-sa-mga-pulis-sa-qc
PRESS FREEDOM
Ressa acquittal signals revived respect for Filipinos’ rights – Asia Times https://asiatimes.com/2023/01/ressa-acquittal-signals-revived-respect-for-filipinos-rights/
INSURGENCY
Int'l body investigates plight of agricultural workers - Bulatlat https://www.bulatlat.com/2023/01/22/international-body-investigates-plight-of-agricultural-workers/
NPA owns up to killing of ‘military informant’ - Daily Guardian https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/npa-owns-up-to-killing-of-military-informant/
Ex-rebel: Insurgency in Davao may return due to E-clip delay, Talaingod abaca issue - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951207/davao/local-news/ex-rebel-insurgency-in-davao-may-return-due-to-e-clip-delay-talaingod-abaca-issue
Army official: IP families affected after buyer stops sourcing abaca fiber from Talaingod - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951403/davao/local-news/army-official-ip-families-affected-after-buyer-stops-sourcing-abaca-fiber-from-talaingod
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCE
Days of torture: Cebu development workers share abduction ordeal https://www.rappler.com/nation/visayas/cebu-development-workers-share-abduction-ordeal/
2 ex-cops in kidnap of sabungero surrender | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/01/22/2239329/2-ex-cops-kidnap-sabungero-surrender
Vehicle used in abduction of 2 activists used fake plate, says SITG - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951394/cebu/local-news/vehicle-used-in-abduction-of-2-activists-used-fake-plate-says-sitg
Another ex-cop linked to kidnapping of e-sabong agent surrenders | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/858248/another-ex-cop-linked-to-kidnapping-of-e-sabong-agent-surrenders/story/
TORTURE / DETENTION
BuCor personnel file criminal complaints vs Bantag, others over 'torture' https://www.rappler.com/nation/bureau-corrections-personnel-file-criminal-complaints-bantag-others-torture/
5 BuCor guards add charges vs Bantag | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1719271/5-bucor-guards-addcharges-vs-bantag
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
CHR seriously alarmed by 'surveillance,' 'forced entry' into Anakbayan office | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/21/2239231/chr-seriously-alarmed-surveillance-forced-entry-anakbayan-office
Anakbayan cries foul over alleged harassment, attacks | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/22/23/anakbayan-cries-foul-over-alleged-harassment-attacks
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
Poor Filipinos more vulnerable to effects of climate change —study | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/858119/poor-filipinos-more-vulnerable-to-effects-of-climate-change-study/story/
Marcos Jr. ups budget for climate change programs by 48% | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/23/2239484/marcos-jr-ups-budget-climate-change-programs-48
DISABILITY
DSWD's cash-for-work program benefits 207K PWDs nationwide | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1193174
ECONOMY / POVERTY / INFLATION
Groups condemn police harassment against onion farmers; push for the legislation of farmer's day - Bulatlat https://www.bulatlat.com/2023/01/21/groups-condemn-police-harassment-against-onion-farmers-push-for-the-legislation-of-farmers-day/
DILG orders probe on reported harassment of onion farmer | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/22/23/dilg-orders-probe-on-reported-harassment-of-onion-farmer
PNP denies harassing kin of Pangasinan farmer | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1193248
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Gatchalian to address bullying, mental health programs in schools | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/858256/gatchalian-to-address-bullying-mental-health-programs-in-schools/story/
Teen charged with classmate’s murder | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/01/22/2239320/teen-charged-classmates-murder
CSWDO pushes for Anti-Child Marriage Law info drive - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951422/davao/local-news/cswdo-pushes-for-anti-child-marriage-law-info-drive
PH schoolkids feeding program must keep going–USDA | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1719269/ph-schoolkids-feeding-program-must-keep-going-usda
EU, UNICEF team up to aid Marawi Siege survivors, especially kids https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/eu-unicef-aid-marawi-siege-survivors-children/
WOMEN
Cops nab women’s rights violator https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/135620
LABOR / MIGRATION
Philippine labor groups, employers to discuss workers’ rights with ILO - BusinessWorld Online https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2023/01/22/500075/philippine-labor-groups-employers-to-discuss-workers-rights-with-ilo/
Unions: Give delivery, WFH staff better protection and louder voice in their welfare | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/22/2239419/unions-delivery-riders-and-wfh-staff-need-more-protection-louder-voice-welfare-decisions
Supreme Court rules in favor of illegally dismissed Lazada riders https://www.rappler.com/nation/supreme-court-ruling-illegally-dismissed-lazada-riders/
Nearly a third of PH population ‘lifetime migrants’ - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1951456/cebu/local-news/nearly-a-third-of-ph-population-lifetime-migrants
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Philippines, US in talks on holding '2-plus-2 meeting' by March – envoy https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippines-united-states-talks-high-level-meeting-march-2023/
Philippines, United States commit to further elevate alliance and partnership to bring peace and prosperity at the 10th Bilateral Strategic Dialogue - U.S. Embassy in the Philippines https://ph.usembassy.gov/philippines-united-states-commit-to-further-elevate-alliance-and-partnership-to-bring-peace-and-prosperity-at-the-10th-bilateral-strategic-dialogue/