Philippines: Human Rights News 04/04/2023
TOP NEWS: HRW: Lack of Accountability Risks PH’ EU trade perks; Last week's #drugwar killings highest in 2023; 4 more US military sites; senator slams 'horrific conditions' in mental health facility
HRW DISPATCH ON THE PHILIPPINES-EU GSP+
Lack of Accountability Risks Philippines’ EU Trade Perks | Human Rights Watch https://www.hrw.org/news/2023/04/03/lack-accountability-risks-philippines-eu-trade-perks
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY / ARBITRARY KILLING
Farmer shot dead over land dispute - Daily Guardian https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/farmer-shot-dead-over-land-dispute-4/
Fish vendor cheats death in Davao Sur https://mindanaogoldstardaily.com/archives/137071
“DRUG WAR”
2 drug suspects slain in Rizal province | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1751699/2-drug-suspects-slain-in-rizal-province
On 24-31 March, 12 were killed in Marcos Jr.'s drug war — the highest in a week so far in 2023. NCR returns as the top hotspot this year after being surpassed by Davao City last week.
POLITICAL VIOLENCE
DOJ Sec. Remulla on Degamo killing: ‘Case closed’ | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1751657/fwd-remulla-degamo-murder-now-case-closed
Several cops allegedly used as ‘spotters’ in Negros killings —Degamo lawyer | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/regions/865873/several-cops-allegedly-used-as-spotters-in-negros-killings-degamo-lawyer/story/
‘NBI barred me from seeing Degamo slay suspect’ | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/03/2256420/nbi-barred-me-seeing-degamo-slay-suspect
Military reservist acted as 'casting director' in planning Degamo slay — Remulla | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1751617/military-reservist-acted-as-casting-director-in-planning-degamo-slay-remulla
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY / TERRORISM
Rights lawyers hit DOJ shortcuts in PH's first terror financing conviction https://www.rappler.com/nation/mindanao/human-rights-lawyers-hit-doj-shortcuts-philippines-terror-financing-conviction-march-2023/
CHR condemns ‘use of IEDs by NPA members’ in March 22 clash with soldiers in Masbate https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/3/chr-condemns-use-of-ie-ds-by-npa-members-in-march-22-clash-with-soldiers-in-masbate
Degamo assassination used to intensify military ops – NPA https://visayandailystar.com/degamo-assassination-used-to-intensify-military-ops-npa/
NTF-ELCAC slams NPA ‘pattern’ of victimizing students | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1198764
'Fed up' Red fighters yield to soldiers on foundung anniversary of NPA https://dnx.news/fed-up-red-fighters-yield-to-soldiers-on-foundung-anniversary-of-npa/
3 alleged Dawlah Islamiya supporters killed in Lanao; 7 others arrested | MindaNews https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/04/3-alleged-dawlah-islamiya-supporters-killed-in-lanao-7-others-arrested/
DETENTION
State of Political Prisoners in Panay: Inmates protest dire situation in detention centers https://www.panaynews.net/state-of-political-prisoners-in-panay-inmates-protest-dire-situation-in-detention-centers/
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Tulfo seeks probe into gov't mental health facility | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/04/03/23/tulfo-seeks-probe-into-govt-mental-health-facility
Senator: Enforce laws for disabled learners | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1198775
EDUCATION
DepEd urged to comply with magna carta for teachers, pay teachers for summer work | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/04/03/2256582/deped-urged-comply-magna-carta-teachers-pay-teachers-summer-work
DEATH PENALTY
Solon reiterates push to restore death penalty for heinous crimes | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1198779
LABOR
Seafarers’ group: Issue with EU caused by inconsistencies in PH maritime industry https://www.cnnphilippines.com/news/2023/4/3/seafarer-group-inconsistencies-caused-EU-problems.html
CHED vows to enforce EU-proposed changes for Filipino seafarers - #PressOnePH https://pressone.ph/ched-vows-to-enforce-eu-proposed-changes-for-filipino-seafarers/
Filipino seafarers next challenges: Stop 'ambulance chasing,' adapt to decarbonization https://www.rappler.com/nation/overseas-filipinos/seafarers-next-challenges-stopping-ambulance-chasing-decarbonization/
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
PHL told to use UN climate ruling to demand more from polluters - BusinessWorld Online https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2023/04/04/514817/phl-told-to-use-un-climate-ruling-to-demand-more-from-polluters/
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
Promoting the hiring of the elderly - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1957794/pampanga/opinion/promoting-the-hiring-of-the-elderly
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
PH bares 4 new EDCA sites—one near South China Sea, another near Taiwan - Manila Standard https://manilastandard.net/news/top-stories/314319716/ph-bares-4-new-edca-sites-one-near-scs-another-near-taiwan.html
New US Military Sites Named in the Philippines > U.S. Department of Defense > Defense Department News https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/3350297/new-military-sites-named-in-the-philippines/
US: New EDCA sites to allow US, PH to respond ‘more seamlessly’ to shared challenges | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/865908/us-new-edca-sites-to-allow-us-ph-to-respond-more-seamlessly-to-shared-challenges/story/
Marcos to attend coronation of King Charles https://www.rappler.com/nation/marcos-jr-attend-king-charles-coronation/
New bill would trigger human rights probe of U.S. weapons buyers - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2023/04/03/new-bill-would-trigger-human-rights-probe-of-u-s-weapons-buyers-00090129