This week's #drugwar killings; Pattern noted in enforced disappearances; Exploitation of OFWs; Impact of budget cuts on health; Politicians spend more money on multipurpose halls than schoolbuildings

October 11, 2023: Philippines human rights news

EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY/ ARBITRARY / “DRUG WAR” KILLINGS

On 1-7 October, 5 died in Marcos Jr.'s drug war. W/ 2 new killings, Cebu now has a total of 35, most of w/c were carried out by unidentified assailants. Cebu is next to Davao City (46 kills) as the country's top hotspot for drug-related killings. Sources:

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Woman shot dead after being mistaken as police asset in Cebu City barangay - SUNSTAR

Babae, patay sa pamamaril ng umano'y kapitbahay na nakaalitan dahil sa tsismis | Balitambayan

CHR probes labor leader’s slay - BusinessWorld Online

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES

Rights group sounds alarm over 'pattern' of abductions | ABS-CBN News

CHR probes into alleged abduction of three IP rights advocates | Inquirer News

Army general denies abduction of 3 rights advocates in Oriental Mindoro

Prosecution presents 2 cops as witnesses in 'missing sabungeros' case | ABS-CBN News

COMMUNIST INSURGENCY

NPA blamed for 34 civilian deaths in Negros

Negrenses urged to stand united vs. NPA atrocities | Philippine News Agency

Slain couple’s daughter to pursue murder raps vs suspects - Daily Guardian

Fausto kin to press charges vs. massacre suspects

MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM

[OPINION] De-weaponizing tax laws: Upholding press freedom and economic growth

LABOR / MIGRATION

McDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese tied to alleged foreign worker exploitation | McDonald's | The Guardian

Amazon 'Failed to Protect' Third-Party Workers in Saudi Arabia

More Pinoys opting to work in Spain | Philstar.com

CHR probes labor leader’s slay - BusinessWorld Online

POVERTY / ECONOMY

45% of Filipinos think quality of life didn't change since last year

HEALTH

Massive budget cuts to make health even more inaccessible to the poor - Bulatlat

‘YOU ARE NOT ALONE’: DOH-6 gears up for community-based approach to mental health - Daily Guardian

CHILDREN / EDUCATION

Terrifying Doomsday cult where children are 'forced to marry men twice their age' - World News - Mirror Online

Quezon City’s automated birth registration ensures no baby is unaccounted for

Bigger budget for multi-purpose halls than schools baffles Poe

Minors among 8 rescued from alleged sex trafficking in Manila | GMA News Online

Multi-agency study addresses youth concerns, reproductive health | Philippine News Agency

DSWD chief bats for better processes of legal adoption, foster care | Philippine News Agency

Teacher who allegedly slapped student suspended for 90 days | GMA News Online

ENVIRONMENT

Philippines dominates global ocean plastic pollution chart at 36%, shows study

DETENTION

BuCor, several agencies form task force vs. drug trafficking inside prisons

INTERNATIONAL

China warns PH to take its words seriously over WPS sovereignty - Manila Standard

Brawner calls out Chinese propaganda — Daily Tribune

China already threatening to use force vs PH in dealing with WPS issue: expert | ABS-CBN News