Philippines: Human Rights News 02/15/2023
Top News: More summary killings; how #disinformation targets journalists; man who 'stole' rice tortured; Marcos should reveal stance on #SOGIE; abuse of OFWs in Kuwait; Marcos popularity; onion cartel
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY / ARBITRARY KILLING
Dad shot dead in front of kids https://www.panaynews.net/dad-shot-dead-in-front-of-kids/
Cop nabbed over killing of town councilor in Nueva Ecija | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729725/cop-nabbed-over-killing-of-town-councilor-in-nueva-ecija
Ex-cop dead after unidentified man shoots him outside his house - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953440/cebu/local-news/ex-cop-dead-after-unidentified-man-shoots-him-outside-his-house
Ex-seaman shot dead in Estancia https://www.panaynews.net/ex-seaman-shot-dead-in-estancia/
Man shot dead in Antique https://www.panaynews.net/man-shot-dead-in-antique/
CHR investigates severed body | The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/02/15/news/regions/chr-investigates-severed-body/1878701
DRUG WAR
Mandaue City wants to complement BJMP’s existing rehab programs with own to expedite PDLs’ release - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953416/cebu/local-news/mandaue-city-wants-to-complement-bjmps-existing-rehab-programs-with-own-to-expedite-pdls-release
DISINFORMATION / MEDIA
How Disinformation Fuels Online Violence Storms Targeting Women Journalists | ICFJ https://www.icfj.org/news/how-disinformation-fuels-online-violence-storms-targeting-women-journalists
TORTURE
Lalaking nagnakaw umano ng bigas, iginapos at binugbog ng 2 brgy. official sa Iloilo | Balitambayan https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/promdi/860732/lalaking-nagnakaw-umano-ng-bigas-iginapos-at-binugbog-ng-2-brgy-official-sa-iloilo/story/
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
CA affirms dismissal of case vs red tagged journo, trade unionist | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729822/ca-affirms-dismissal-of-case-vs-red-tagged-journo-trade-unionist
CA: Voiding of search warrants vs Salem, Esparago 'proper and just' | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/14/2244953/ca-voiding-search-warrants-vs-salem-esparago-proper-and-just
House probe sought into UP professor's arrest on campus by undercover cops | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/14/2244910/house-probe-sought-professors-arrest-campus-undercover-cops
LGBTQ / SOGIE
VP Sara wants LGBTQ+ relationships protected under law | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/860743/vp-sara-wants-lgbtq-relationships-protected-under-law/story/
36 Years: The SOGIE equality bill in the 19th Congress https://www.rappler.com/nation/thirty-six-years-episode-interview-reyna-valmores/
LGBTQ+ group urges Marcos to reveal stance on SOGIE bill https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/2/14/group-urges-Marcos-to-reveal-stance-on-SOGIE-.html
Love wins in QC: LGBTQ+ couples join commitment ceremony on V-Day | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729838/love-wins-in-qc-lgbtq-couples-have-commitment-ceremony
LABOR / MIGRATION / DOMESTIC WORKERS / TRAFFICKING
15 human trafficking victims, including 3 kids, rescued off Tawi-Tawi https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/human-trafficking-victims-rescued-tawi-tawi-waters-february-2023/
‘One too many’: At least 2 OFWs abused daily in Kuwait - Manila Standard https://manilastandard.net/news/314305524/one-too-many-at-least-2-ofws-abused-daily-in-kuwait.html
OFW sa Kuwait, ibinenta ng amo at ginahasa ng bagong employer | Balitambayan https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/pinoyabroad/860838/ofw-sa-kuwait-ibinenta-ng-amo-at-ginahasa-ng-bagong-employer/story/
‘Disconnected from reality’: Gov’t told to present more honest labor numbers | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729629/disconnected-from-reality-govt-told-to-present-more-honest-labor-numbers
HEALTH
Health official: There is still stigma when discussing safe sex - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1953395/davao/local-news/health-official-there-is-still-stigma-when-discussing-safe-sex
CHILDREN
Incomplete data on bullying weakens protection of children with disabilities | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/14/2244928/incomplete-data-bullying-weakens-protection-children-disabilities
Zero minors in motels – ‘morality’ taskforce https://www.panaynews.net/zero-minors-in-motels-morality-taskforce/
2 men nabbed for online porn using minors | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/metro/860833/2-men-nabbed-for-online-porn-using-minors/story/
INSURGENCY
48 rebel surrenderers undergo psychosocial debriefing - Daily Guardian https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/48-rebel-surrenderers-undergo-psychosocial-debriefing/
2 rebels killed in Cagayan clash | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729499/2-rebels-killed-in-cagayan-clash
DETENTION
Catapang: Penal reforms can be Marcos’ legacy - Daily Tribune https://tribune.net.ph/2023/02/15/catapang-penal-reforms-can-be-marcos-legacy/
ECONOMY / POVERTY / INFLATION
Group fears looming train fare hikes amid crisis - Bulatlat https://www.bulatlat.com/2023/02/14/group-fears-looming-train-fare-hikes-amid-crisis/
Onion coop head says DA personnel in cahoots with trader in hoarding onion supply | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/860760/onion-coop-head-says-da-personnel-in-cahoots-with-trader-in-hoarding-onion-supply/story/
Who is Lilia Cruz, the woman implicated in smuggling of onions, garlic? https://www.rappler.com/nation/things-to-know-lilia-leah-matabang-cruz-implicated-onions-garlic-smuggling/
Couples shun sacrament over ‘extravagant’ church weddings – survey | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/15/2245064/couples-shun-sacrament-over-extravagant-church-weddings-survey
Plight of informal settlers concerns Tulfo in case 'Big One' happens | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729700/tulfo-concerned-over-informal-settlers-plight-in-case-of-big-one-as-homes-are-not-inspected
Rice law slammed 4 years on, farmers feel the pain | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729664/agri-groups-slam-rice-liberalization-law-saying-its-a-failure
ENVIRONMENT / INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Sarangani B’laans file plaint vs power plant https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/135975
Environmentalists slam P5-billion waste-to-energy project in Davao City https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/environmentalists-statement-waste-to-energy-incineration-project-davao-city/
POLITICS
Marcos Jr. ends 2022 on high note as SWS survey finds 68% satisfaction rating | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1729798/marcos-gets-a-68-net-satisfaction-rating-for-4th-quarter-of-2022
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
‘Acts of aggression:’ Philippines protests China’s use of military laser in West PH Sea https://www.rappler.com/nation/philippines-protest-china-military-laser-west-philippine-sea-february-14-2023/
Japan, Australia express serious concern over Chinese ship laser incident | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/02/15/23/japan-australia-express-serious-concern-over-chinese-ship-laser-incident
Marcos summons China envoy over laser incident https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-jr-summons-china-ambassador-actions-west-philippine-sea-february-14-2023/
US backs Philippines in laser dispute with China https://www.rappler.com/nation/united-states-backs-philippines-laser-dispute-china/
Marcos, Zelensky talk, hope for end to Ukraine war | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/02/15/2245016/marcos-zelensky-talk-hope-end-ukraine-war
Survey: EU’s influence surging in Southeast Asia | World News,The Indian Express https://indianexpress.com/article/world/survey-eus-surging-southeast-asia-8445090/lite/