UN expert @IreneKhan told: Free speech is under attack in Philippines; Journo spends bday in jail, another #redtagged; #DrugWar: Hitman admits killing 14 people on police orders; Gerry Ortega murder
January 26, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS
Criminal group leader linked to 100 deaths killed in Parañaque shootout | GMA News Online
Lalaki, patay matapos mabaril sa isang rest house sa Real, Quezon | Balitambayan
FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION / PRESS FREEDOM / MEDIA
Free expression under attack, artist groups urge UN to probe PH laws - Bulatlat
DOJ, PTFoMs discuss media killings, Cumpio case with UN special rapporteur Khan | GMA News Online
Journo spends birthday in jail as media groups demand her release anew - Bulatlat
Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew - Bulatlat
CNN Philippines and its financial troubles
PH assures UNSR Khan of conducive environment for free expression | Philippine News Agency
RED-TAGGING / ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
Statement | For exposing NTF-ELCAC’s lies, Bicol journo red-tagged anew - Bulatlat
Second complaint vs. Bayan members over effigy-burning junked | GMA News Online
Prosecutor recommends dismissal of Sona effigy burning complaint | Inquirer News
“DRUG AR” / ICC / LEILA DE LIMA
Why is the Philippines' war on drugs being investigated? - YouTube
De Lima to recount ordeal to UN official | Inquirer News
De Lima mulls charges vs. Duterte, Aguirre over her detention | GMA News Online
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
Plastic makes up 90% of Manila Bay litter — monitoring survey | Philstar.com
13 years and 3 warrants: Gerry Ortega murder moves to new court
Karapatan says lack of justice for Ortega murder lies at Marcos Jr. Administration's doorstep
8 provinces experiencing drought due to El Niño | Philstar.com
Anti-Kaliwa Dam priest challenges Ombudsman case dismissal | Philstar.com
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
All senior citizens should get social pension -lawmaker | ABS-CBN News
Reminder to seniors: Discounts total 32% | Inquirer News
CHILDREN / EDUCATION
Dropout rate due to teen pregnancy declined by 88% in 2023
Overtime pay, no admin tasks: Sara Duterte promises more benefits for teachers