Soldiers kill couple; More Filipinos approve of ICC probe; Community journo has spent 4 years in jail on 'spurious charges'; Girl, 13, shoots father for sex abuse; Political prisoners languish in jail
February 12, 2024: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
Soldiers kill elderly couple in Masbate ‘operation’
Councilor shot dead in Nueva Ecija | GMA News Online
DRUG WAR / ICC
Public approval of ICC drug war probe growing | Philstar.com
Poll: More Filipinos now in favor of ICC probe of Duterte 'drug war' but many doubt impartiality - YouTube
ICC case exposes Duterte's desperation, Marcos' indecisiveness
‘Marcos can order PNP to implement Duterte arrest’ | Philstar.com
Remulla: Int'l bodies in Philippines must follow Constitution, laws | GMA News Online
PRESS FREEDOM / MEDIA
DOJ vows fair probe of Tacloban journalist, activists | Inquirer News
Radioman-activist claims harassment by Army soldiers | Inquirer News
Senators question why Filipino diplomat included OFWs in cyber libel suit
'How long?' Journalist marks 4 years in jail over pending Duterte-time cases
LABOR / MIGRATION
Philippines hailed as gold standard in migration management | Philstar.com
Foreign nanny plan put on hold as Philippines suspends worker deployment
Employers buck legislated P100 wage hike | Philstar.com
CLIMATE / ENVIRONMENT
Canada gives Philippines P1.1 billion aid for climate, healthcare efforts | Philstar.com
DISPLACEMENT
Davao de Oro landslide death toll climbs to 54
HEALTH
Philippines to intensify measures vs tobacco use | Philstar.com
PMA opposes bill on medical cannabis
CHILDREN
50 years of the Preda Healing Therapy for abused children | The Manila Times
Girl, 13, shoots father dead over sexual abuse in Batangas | Inquirer News
DETENTION
Political prisoners wait an average of 4 years in jail while on trial
200 Bilibid inmates moved to Leyte jail | Inquirer News
‘Converting penal colonies into economic zones unconstitutional’ | Philstar.com
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Two alleged NPA rebels died during Leyte clash | Inquirer News
INTERNATIONAL / NATIONAL SECURITY
Defense chief eyes increased PH military presence in Batanes
Chinese vessels shadow Philippine ship in Panatag Shoal | Philstar.com
PCG accuses Chinese vessels of 'dangerous' maneuvers | ABS-CBN News