'Superbody' won't work: analysts; #drugwar: More killings, Congress probes; Prisons pushed to breaking point; Most #redtagging of journalists by govt; Child rights activist convicted; Divorce in PH
May 20, 2024: Philippines human rights news
MARCOS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Marcos' 'toothless' human rights body: Questionable composition, for political gain?
Marcos panel on human rights unlikely to make a difference — analysts - BusinessWorld Online
Rights ‘superbody’ needs monitoring | The Freeman
DOJ: Marcos' special human rights body part of PH commitment before UN | ANC - YouTube
“DRUG WAR”
House panel sets probe on drug-related EJKs during Duterte’s term | Philippine News Agency
Look for ‘patterns’ in drug killings – Kristina Conti tells journalists - PCIJ.org
On 8-15 May '24, 7 died in Marcos's drug war. On May 13, in Davao de Oro alone, 4 men were killed; 3 of them were linked to illegal drugs (1 remains unidentified). W/ 19 killings this year, Cebu is the top hotspot. Also: updates on our count. Sources:
WATCH: On UN stage, DILG’s Abalos touts $587-M drug haul by Marcos gov’t
US 'appreciates openness' of Marcos to ICC drug war probe
DETENTION
Duterte’s drug war pushes prisons to a breaking point
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS / RED-TAGGING / TERROR-TAGGING
Government behind majority of red-tagging cases involving journalists – NUJP study
Red-tagged NGO cries foul after bank accounts frozen
23 Cebu development workers post bail in terrorism financing case
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano - Bulatlat
PH Army: NTF-ELCAC plays 'imp’t role’ in campaign vs communist insurgents | GMA News Online
Group denounces military's alleged red-tagging of IPs in Negros Occidental
Marcos says he won't abolish NTF-ELCAC, denies its history of red-tagging
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Government behind majority of red-tagging cases involving journalists – NUJP study
State of media in the Philippines
INSURGENCY
Rights group, church raise alarm on civilians killings in Negros Island
100K former rebels seen to avail of amnesty program - NAC | GMA News Online
Daughter of slain farmer in Negros Occidental misses dad ahead of graduation
TERRORISM
2 wounded after thrown grenade explodes in Cotabato City chapel
Court finds Maute matriarch guilty of terrorism financing
LABOR / MIGRATION
From OFW's son to DMW chief, Hans Cacdac’s sleeves are already rolled up
BUSINESS AND HUMAN RIGHTS
Right of way, right of nature hound Samal-Davao bridge
WOMEN
Despite questions, divorce bill hurdles 2nd reading at the House
Advocating for Abortion Reform in the Philippines | Center for Reproductive Rights
CHILDREN
Taguig court convicts child rights advocate of rebellion
For kin and advocates, justice remains elusive for children’s rights defender Sally Ujano - Bulatlat
CHR to enhance mandate with Magna Carta of Children law
DISABILITY RIGHTS / RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
Lawmaker wants tourist sites made accessible to PWDs, seniors | Philstar.com
HEALTH
DOH raises concern over increasing HIV/AIDS cases in Bicol
INTERNATIONAL
Philippines, India to hold joint maritime exercises | GMA News Online
Marcos orders probe into alleged wiretapping by Chinese Embassy | Philstar.com