#PressFreedom: Another journalist killed; #DrugWar: Plea bargains = injustice; more #EnforcedDisappearances; Marcos family and authoritarianism; #PrideMonth: #LesbianLove ad goes viral; #Divorce in PH
June 2, 2023: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL, SUMMARY, ARBITRARY KILLINGS / QUESTIONABLE DEATHS
2 village councilors killed in Maguindanao, Sultan Kudarat | Inquirer News
Police kill Soccsksargen most wanted and 2 companions in Cotabato
MEDIA KILLING / PRESS FREEDOM / RED-TAGGING
Broadcaster killed in Mindoro, 3rd under Marcos admin
Manhunt underway for Calapan City journalist's killer | ABS-CBN News
Task group formed to investigate killing of Oriental Mindoro broadcaster | Philstar.com
CHR condemns shooting of Oriental Mindoro radioman, launches probe | Inquirer News
CHR, NUJP urge gov't: Act on media killings | Philstar.com
Gov’t urged to protect media after killing of Mindoro Oriental journalist - BusinessWorld Online
Tax court affirms Maria Ressa, Rappler's tax evasion acquittal
Cordillera media-citizens council slams red-tagging SMNI hosts
MindaNews: Over 2 decades of commitment and passion for journalism in Mindanao
Cebu artist Bambi Beltran’s third arrest highlights dangers to free expression
“DRUG WAR”
Police arrest 24,000 illegal drug suspects in more than 18,000 raids - BusinessWorld Online
[ANALYSIS] The injustice and moralism of plea-bargaining in drugs cases
Infant’s horrific death exposes media’s bias against people who use drugs | CMFR
Talabong admits media’s flaws in reporting “drug war” | CMFR
Ex-Pres. Duterte not keen on becoming anti-drug czar | GMA News Online
Presumptuous, self-serving idea | Inquirer Opinion
DISINFORMATION
New PIA chief: Fighting misinformation, disinformation part of our job too
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES / ATTACKS VS ACTIVISTS
1 peasant leader arrested, 2 youth organizers disappeared - Bulatlat
Enforced disappearances of activists show assault on freedoms continues | Inquirer News
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Ex-campus activist forced underground by threats slain in Northern Samar clash
4 alleged NPA members die in clashes with soldiers in Catarman town | Inquirer News
Tagum court trashes human trafficking case vs 2 young Lumad siblings, 3 others
POLITICS / POLITICAL VIOLENCE
Almost all suspects in Degamo slay recant confessions
BARMM police chief orders strategy review due to increasing gun attacks
In the Philippines, the Marcos family is a blueprint for authoritarianism | Wyoming Public Media
LEILA DE LIMA
DOJ appeals De Lima acquittal in 2nd drug case | Philstar.com
Prosecutors seek reconsideration of De Lima's acquittal in second drug case | Inquirer News
People’s feedback on De Lima’s acquittal | CMFR
LGBT
Express Your Pride: Celebs, allies celebrate LGBTQ community | ABS-CBN News
VIRAL: Lesbian love in fast food ad earns praise online | ABS-CBN News
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE / MINING
How environmentalists are defending Palawan’s and Romblon’s ecosystems
3 months since oil spill, residents decry lack of compensation, support - Bulatlat
‘Philippines must prepare for worsening effects of climate change’ | Philstar.com
Mining Law and Rights in the Philippines
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Media and advocacy work: Promoting inclusivity for the marginalized | CMFR
CONFLICT / DISPLACEMENT
Commemoration of sixth year of Marawi gets scant attention | CMFR
5 killed in clashes with Maute Group in Lanao Del Sur
Lanao del Sur town residents still fear terror attacks days after fleeing
Bill to protect rights of displaced persons approved on second reading | Inquirer News
BARMM works on law to aid thousands displaced by violence, disasters
LAND RIGHTS
450 families to get promised Hacienda Tinang land
POVERTY / ECONOMY
Fewer Pinoys see quality of life improving – SWS | Philstar.com
EDUCATION
Mark Villar bill seeks programs for teachers' mental health; cites heavy work load | Inquirer News
Taytay, Rizal reso stresses freedom of choice, 'informed decision' on joining ROTC | Philstar.com
WOMEN / CHILDREN
Filipinos demand right to divorce: ‘We want to break free’ | Inquirer News
FAST FACTS: Ending unions in PH | Inquirer News
12 victims of human trafficking, online sexual abuse rescued in Taguig | Inquirer News
The plight of our women waste workers | Inquirer Opinion
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Bill raising veterans’ disability pension awaits Marcos’ signature | Inquirer News
LABOR / MIGRATION
Philippines, Kuwait ties tense over migrant workers' rights | ABS-CBN News
Labor supports renewal of FTA with EU | The Manila Times
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
EU due diligence rules could test trade ties with ASEAN – DW – 05/31/2023