#SONA FactCheck: Marcos' 'bloodless' #DrugWar claim not true; #DrugWar killings up in past year; Activists file raps vs military; Rappler, Ressa cleared in last tax case; Cebu's 'misgendered' brouhaha
July 23, 2024: Philippines human rights news
“DRUG WAR”
‘Bloodless’ drug war to continue — Marcos | Philstar.com
Marcos touts ‘bloodless’ drug war, no ‘extermination’ | Philstar.com
On 8-15 July 2024, 15 died in Marcos's drug war. This is the most number of killings in a week this year and with the most killed by state agents. Master Sergeant Jed Michael Gregorio of the police SAF was KIA in Cotabato on July 10, 2024. Sources:
https://x.com/DahasPH/status/1815296902566760522
Year 2 of Marcos’ drug war: More killings than in Year 1 - VERA Files
Marcos on bloodless drug war gains: No exterminations involved
Duterte's drug war killings: Cases closed, no action
Bloodless drug war to continue: PBBM | Philippine News Agency
Marcos touts strategy vs. drugs: Extermination not one of them | GMA News Online
Drug war cop who headed Davao City police for only 4 hours was Baste's pick
‘BLOODLESS DRUG WAR’ CLAIM FACT-CHECKED
FACT-CHECK: Marcos’ drug war not entirely ‘bloodless’ | PressOnePH
FACT-CHECK: Marcos Jr.’s drug war not ‘bloodless’ | The Varsitarian
Marcos' drug war not as 'bloodless' as he claims in SONA 2024
Hunger, poor wages, rights abuses stalk Filipinos amid Marcos' ‘rosy’ nation’s address
Marcos: 'Extermination' never part of drug war strategy | ABS-CBN News
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING
4 youth activists from Southern Tagalog file charges against military officials – Bulatlat
PNP to charge protesters for burning effigies | Philstar.com
EXTRAJUDICIAL KILLINGS
Court of Appeals convicts mastermind in killing of Korean Jee Ick Joo
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Maria Ressa, Rappler cleared in last tax case
CHR launches probe into shooting of Laguna journalist
Writing 77: The Baguio Midland Courier
Media Wish List: Decriminalize Libel, Pass FOI, End Red-Tagging | OneNews.PH
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
Only 7 weakened NPA guerrilla fronts remain, says Marcos
DETENTION
100 political prisoners in NIR to go on fast
Books offer novel way to counter prison overcrowding in the Philippines | UN News
POVERTY
Urban poor sector continues to suffer under Marcos Jr – Bulatlat
WOMEN
Marcos pushes for more aid to pregnant women under 4Ps
122,000 sign Cebu Catholic church campaign vs divorce
EDUCATION
Sona: Marcos urges Angara to improve quality of PH education
Marcos notes significant uptick of college, Tesda enrollments
Marcos Jr. promises better benefits, allowances for public school teachers | ABS-CBN News
DISABILITY RIGHTS
Wheelchair ramp temporarily closed for improvements, says MMDA
Stairway to heaven? MMDA draws flak for steep EDSA busway wheelchair ramp
CLIMATE
Marcos stresses PH vulnerability to climate change in 3rd Sona
CBCP elevates ecology ‘desk’ to ‘ministry’
LGBT
Discrimination vs. LGBTQIA+ affecting opportunities, well-being —CHR exec | GMA News Online
Misgendering incident? Jude Bacalso's 'restaurant drama' sparks online outrage | Cebu Daily News
Local personality bashed for ‘lecturing’ wait staff
HEALTH
Man living with HIV for decades recalls struggle with stigma
LABOR
Singapore looks to recruit more Filipino health workers
Corridor initiative may raise workers rights issue
POLITICS / SONA / MARCOS
FULL TEXT: President Marcos’ State of the Nation Address 2024
Sona 2024: A quick look at main issues
Marcos bans Pogo, cites ‘disorder’ it caused PH
Marcos' third SONA: What he said and did not say - PCIJ.org
Sona 2024: Marcos’ most explosive, emotional yet | Global News
Keep promise on rights, press freedom, Marcos urged
Leila de Lima not running in 2025 midterm elections | Philstar.com
Colmenares: Davao City Is The 'political Epicenter' Of Marcos-Duterte Clash
INTERNATIONAL
Free trade deals with EU, UAE seen to lift FDI inflows - BusinessWorld Online
'Unrequited Love': Why Filipinos should hold Duterte accountable for his China pivot
Philippines ramps up fighter pilot training, eyes faster, more lethal jets