Philippines: Today's human rights news 01/10/2023

Top News: Court acquits 10 activists; more #drugwar killings; senator wants sustained anti-drug campaign; 60% of police officials have resigned; musical chairs in the Philippines military-defense

HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS

Quezon City court acquits 10 rights defenders of perjury  | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/nation/2023/01/10/2236471/quezon-city-court-acquits-10-rights-defenders-perjury

Court junks Esperon's perjury case against 10 rights activists | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/09/23/court-junks-esperons-perjury-case-against-10-rights-activists

Solons on acquittal of rights workers: Win for due process | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1714501/victory-for-due-process-solons-rejoice-over-acquittal-of-rights-workers-charged-with-perjury

DRUG WAR

DILG: 60% of PNP officials submitted courtesy resignations | GMA News Online https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/topstories/nation/856822/dilg-60-of-pnp-officials-submitted-courtesy-resignations/story/

PNP chief: Courtesy resignations chance for 'clean slate' for police officials | Philstar.com https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2023/01/09/2236417/pnp-chief-courtesy-resignations-chance-clean-slate-police-officials

Dahas on Twitter: "On 1-7 January, 4 were killed in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Killings from the top hotspots continue without let-up. For 12 weeks straight now, at least one casualty has been recorded from either Davao City or Cebu. Sources:

Dahas @DahasPH

On 1-7 January, 4 were killed in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. Killings from the top hotspots continue without let-up. For 12 weeks straight now, at least one casualty has been recorded from either Davao City or Cebu. Sources: tinyurl.com/3z3s5ya5

Sen. Go underscores importance of sustaining anti-drugs fight - Manila Standard https://manilastandard.net/news/national/314294869/sen-go-underscores-importance-of-sustaining-anti-drugs-fight.html

Go bats for more drug rehab centers | The Manila Times https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/01/10/news/national/go-bats-for-more-drug-rehab-centers/1873607

INSURGENCY / RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS VS ACTIVISTS

Ex-official hits NTF-ELCAC brass - Daily Tribune https://tribune.net.ph/2023/01/10/ex-official-hits-ntf-elcac-brass/

SF Fil-Ams cry foul over alleged red-tagging by PH gov't | ABS-CBN News https://news.abs-cbn.com/news/01/09/23/sf-fil-ams-cry-foul-over-alleged-red-tagging-by-ph-govt

Youth group's Facebook Page deleted, members locked out after multiple log-in attempts - Bulatlat https://www.bulatlat.com/2022/12/31/youth-groups-facebook-page-deleted-members-locked-out-after-multiple-log-in-attempts/

Alleged NPA surrenders, yields weapons in Antipolo City | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1714462/alleged-npa-surrenders-yields-weapons-in-antipolo-city

MILITARY / DEFENSE

Philippine defense chief quits in latest security shakeup - WKBT https://www.news8000.com/i/philippine-defense-chief-quits-in-latest-security-shakeup/

Faustino quits defense, Marcos names new chief Galvez https://www.rappler.com/nation/carlito-galvez-jr-marcos-new-department-national-defense-chief/

What's Behind the Philippine Army's Musical Chairs? https://www.asiasentinel.com/p/sudden-changing-philippines-armed-forces-guard

Makabayan solon: 'Sad, if true’ coup rumor stemmed from new AFP ranking system | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1714205/makabayan-solon-sad-if-true-coup-rumor-stemmed-from-new-afp-ranking-system

AFP units back Centino amid talk of unrest | Inquirer News https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1714054/afp-units-back-centino-amid-talk-of-unrest

EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLING

Gunman shoots retired cop - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1950447/zamboanga/local-news/gunman-shoots-retired-cop

INDIGENOUS PEOPLES’ RIGHTS

Land and Life: The Tumandok People of Panay and their Struggle - Bulatlat https://www.bulatlat.com/2022/12/29/land-and-life-the-tumandok-people-of-panay-and-their-struggle/

NCIP laments non-performing employees, illegal land deals | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1192338

HEALTH

Mental health office proposed for all SUCs | Philippine News Agency https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1192294

CHILDREN

Military and police-led task force to promote 'culture of security' among students - SUNSTAR https://www.sunstar.com.ph/article/1950457/davao/local-news/tf-davao-to-promote-culture-of-security-among-students

TERRORISM / CONFLICT

21 Abu Sayyaf members yield in Sulu – military  | MindaNews https://www.mindanews.com/top-stories/2023/01/21-abu-sayyaf-members-yield-in-sulu-military/