Video: Abduction of 2 activists a 'professional operation'; #DrugWar killings under Marcos also 'anti-poor'; Congress corruption probe inches closer to Duterte; 251 China ships in PH sea a record high
Sept. 25, 2024: Philippines human rights news
EXTRAJUDICIAL / SUMMARY KILLINGS
Riding in Tandem killng: Brgy. chairman and son shot did in Ilocos Sur | Balitambayan https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/balitambayan/promdi/921534/brgy-chairman-at-kaniyang-anak-patay-sa-pamamaril-sa-ilocos-sur/story/
‘DRUG WAR’
After Duterte, fight vs drugs keeps anti-poor face
Mabilog’s claims on EJKs, drug war to be quad-comm’s next topic
Quadcom to continue hearings on POGOs, EJKs during recess | Philippine News Agency
Osmeña to House: I'm willing to give info about EJKs in Cebu City
ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES
Families of latest desaparecidos put pressure on Marcos gov't over abduction
Disappearance of 2 activists a ‘professional operation’
Rights group hits Marcos over silence in Albay activists’ abductions
State forces involved in disappearance of James and Felix – mission – Bulatlat
Kin of missing activists in Albay eye filing writ of amparo | GMA News Online X
MEDIA / PRESS FREEDOM
Another one still pending: Judge dismisses murder case vs Masbate journos – Bulatlat
Mayor Duterte defends Militar’s remarks against local media
Some SMNI employees remain an affiliated unit of PH Army
DISINFORMATION
DICT monitoring AI, deep fakes in 2025 midterm elections | Philstar.com
Harry Roque disbarment sought by ex-Duterte Cabinet secretary | GMA News Online
CORRUPTION
Hontiveros: Yang siblings’ ‘deep ties‘ to Pogos, syndicates exposed
Cebu POGO head confirms P1-M offer to PAOCC but denies bribe try
Acorda photos with key POGO players bared | Philstar.com
Alice Guo vows to reveal 'most guilty' in Senate closed-door session
Ex-PNP chief Acorda questioned for 'fraternizing' with Michael Yang's brother
How government land was allegedly turned into a crime hub by Michael Yang’s brother
DETENTION
Stricter rules on use of special jails sought
CONFLICT / INSURGENCY / DISPLACEMENT
2 dead, 4 hurt as 'rido' erupts in Lanao del Sur town
Clan war in Lanao Sur town kills 2, wounds 4 others
DBM releases P1 billion for Marawi siege victims compensation
20 more NPAs in Regions 11, 13 surrender | Philstar.com
Rizal declared rebel-free | Philstar.com
At least 300,000 join MILF’s grand consultative assembly | Philstar.com
Ex-NPA rebels hired as forest guards in Borongan CIty
CHILDREN
Police looking for parents of minor girls seen inside KOJC compound
EDUCATION
DepEd probes death of teacher in Davao de Oro | GMA News Online
Teacher allegedly dies from stress after ‘insult’ from principal
POLITICS
Impeaching VP Sara Duterte 'necessary' – Bayan
Congressmen to Sara Duterte: Defend OVP budget or consider resigning
INTERNATIONAL / SOUTH CHINA SEA
Chinese ships in WPS reach new record-high at 251 | GMA News Online
Filipino fishermen urge Marcos Jr. to do more to stop Chinese harassment | ABS-CBN News
Philippines seeks stronger ties with EU, India | Philstar.com
From Exile to Ambassador: How Philippines' Jaime Florcruz sees China's future | Philstar.com
Philippines hopes historic UN pact can lead to 'peaceful resolution of disputes' | Philstar.com
Parsing the Philippines’ ‘Pivot’ to China Under Rodrigo Duterte – The Diplomat