Verdict on police killing of teen denounced; More fighting between military, Reds; El Nino drought toughest in 30 areas; Fisherfolk displaced by oil spill still not compensated; Marcos in Canberra
February 29, 2024: Philippines human rights news
KILLINGS / POLICE ABUSE
Slain teen’s mom blames PNP for unfair court ruling
‘Good heavens’: Bishop David questions verdict in Jemboy Baltazar case
Lawyers' group on Jemboy Baltazar ruling: A hollow victory | Inquirer News
Stronger PNP internal probe needed, Hontiveros says after Jemboy verdict
Man shot dead while washing his car in Dalaguete town
PNP inks deal to bolster legal aid for cops | Philstar.com
ATTACKS AGAINST ACTIVISTS
CHR probes kidnapping of activist’s brother | Philstar.com
COMMUNIST INSURGENCY
3 NPA rebels slain in Iloilo clash | Philstar.com
Father Breaks Silence on 2023 Bar Passer Daughter Killed in Bohol NPA Clash
Human rights group Karapatan calls for Congressional probe into Bohol clash | ANC - YouTube
AFP says 'massacre, torture' claims on Bohol operations only speculations | ANC - YouTube
INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
The killing of Datu Diarog - VERA Files
LABOR
Health workers ask gov’t to act on unpaid COVID benefits
HEALTH
12 senators sign panel report endorsing medical marijuana bill
RIGHTS OF OLDER PEOPLE
FDA reminds drugstores of 20% senior citizen's discount | Inquirer News
ENVIRONMENT / CLIMATE
Drought may hit 30 areas in March due to El Niño - Pagasa
Only 627 of 4,000 fishers compensated for oil spill
A year after oil spill, Pola fisherfolk yet to receive full compensation
INTERNATIONAL
Marcos in Canberra: What the Philippines and its president gains
HRW CITE: ‘More robust’ Philippines-Australia ties seen in Marcos Jr. visit | Philstar.com
HRW CITE: Philippines President to make address to parliament
ASEAN Summit: Australia Urged to Highlight Rights Issues | Mirage News
Presence of Chinese warships in WPS worrisome – Marcos | Philstar.com