Philippines Review

3 Filipino fishermen hurt as China water cannons PH boats at Escoda Shoal

Three Filipino fishermen were injured Friday after Chinese coast guard and militia vessels used water cannons and acted aggressively against Filipino fishing boats near Escoda Shoal within the West Philippine Sea.

'Spying' devices found from Malaysians-Chinese nationals in Cebu

NBI-Cybercrime Investigation and Coordination Center said the devices were from two Malaysian-Chinese nationals disguising as tourists and staying in hotels—but were allegedly involved in the “distribution and usage of illicit transceivers." Upon investigation, it was found that they had in possession “sniffers” or computer programs or hardware devices that analyze network traffic, capturing and examining data packets.

Sara Duterte ‘ready’ to be president if Marcos resigns

Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday said she is “ready” to assume the presidency should President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. step down.

Liza Marcos allegedly controlling rice, onion cartels with bro Martin Araneta, DA chief Laurel – Zaldy Co

Former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has accused First Lady Liza Marcos of allegedly controlling rice imports in the country while her brother Martin Araneta was pulling the strings on onion imports.

Without naming China, Marcos slams Scarborough 'nature reserve'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. condemned attempts to turn Scarborough Shoal into a "nature reserve" on Sunday, October 26, telling ASEAN leaders and United States President Donald Trump that the move violates Philippine sovereignty.

Trump says most European nations 'decaying' and 'weak'

President Donald Trump blasted Europe as "decaying" and "weak" on immigration and Ukraine in an interview published Tuesday, deepening a rift between the United States and some of its oldest allies.

Knockout for Philippines Sulu heirs: French court voids massive US$14.9b award against Malaysia

A French court has nullified a $14.9 billion claim against Malaysia by descendants of a former sultan in a long-running legal saga stemming from the 19th century, Kuala Lumpur said Wednesday.

AFP modernization phase not responsive to security landscape – experts

The phases of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) modernization are no longer responsive to the fast-changing security landscape, and reforms are needed for the “agile” acquisition of assets, experts said on Wednesday.

NHCP refutes Chinese claims over Palawan Island

The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) on Friday, February 28, debunked recent Chinese claims over Palawan Island, which have been circulating on microblogging platform Weibo and other Chinese social media platforms.

Structures in Bajo de Masinloc not new, seen since 2010: PCG

Structures spotted in Bajo de Masinloc or Scarborough Shoal are not new, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said Thursday, citing satellite images.

Pull out US’ Typhon missile launchers amid redeployment -China to PH

China on Thursday again urged the Philippines to pull out the Typhon missile launchers of the United States after they were reportedly moved to another location in Luzon.

What the law says as China flag spotted in Valenzuela warehouse

The law regarding the national flag was brought up online after a China flag was spotted in a warehouse facility in Valenzuela City.

‘Chinese mafia’ using retiree visas – Senator

Alleged members of a “Chinese mafia” passing themselves off as retirees could compromise national security, a senator warned yesterday. “Visa fraud and fake identities adversely impact national security. What’s largely alarming is the PRA policy of allowing Chinese SRRV applicants who are 35 years old, which can be categorized as ‘soldier’s age.’ There should be security measures and the vetting process of applications regardless of nationality should be tightened,” Binay said.

DICT to probe alleged ‘overstaying’ 400 Chinese working for DITO

The woman who ‘sold Spratlys to China’

We will never forget the Joint Marine Seismic Undertaking (JMSU) that the Arroyo administration entered with China in 2004. The JMSU allowed China and Vietnam to explore the Philippine-occupied islands in the Spratlys, including the Reed Bank in western Palawan.

SOLD! good riddance.

Marcos orders more PCG vessels deployed in West Philippine Sea

After condemning the latest Chinese water cannon attack in Philippine waters, President Marcos has ordered the deployment of more coast guard patrol vessels to protect Filipino fishermen.

Marcos vows PH will never back out after latest WPS water cannon incident

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Monday said Philippine assets would never back out, after a Chinese vessel fired a water cannon at a Philippine vessel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).

Deterrence vs China? PH Navy joins ASEAN–US maritime drills in Indonesia

The Philippine Navy (PN) has deployed Naval Task Group 80.5 aboard BRP Antonio Luna (FF-151) for the second Association of Southeast Asian Nations–United States Maritime Exercise (AUMEX 2025) in Batam, Indonesia, an initiative viewed as part of a broader effort by Southeast Asian states and Washington to counter China’s growing presence in the region.

Marcos declares end of guerrilla groups, vows sustained peace efforts

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared that all guerrilla groups in the country have been dismantled, assuring the public that the government will prevent the resurgence of new ones.

New bill makes West Philippine Sea lessons mandatory

Classroom lessons about the West Philippine Sea will become as mandatory as math and reading under a new bill filed Wednesday, July 9, at the House of Representatives.

Next president must continue fight to protect West Philippine Sea – PCG

With the country’s national identity at stake, an official of the Philippine Coast Guard said the president to be elected in 2028 must be somebody who will continue President Marcos’ policy of protecting the West Philippine Sea from China’s aggression.

Tolentino eyes ‘regular assessment’ of workers vs China spies, sleeper cells

The Philippines needs to implement a “regular assessment” of workers to ensure that they have not yet been recruited into China’s “wide espionage system,” a senator who claims to have evidence of China hiring a local PR firm for influence operations on social media, said.

ASEAN, China agree to complete sea code by 2026

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China are “politically committed” to conclude a legally binding Code of Conduct in the South China Sea by next year, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said yesterday.

'Collaboration instead of confrontation': Chinese envoy hopes people will help bring PH-China relations 'back to even better future'

The Philippines and China should "revisit" and "follow the heartfelt wishes" of its peoples to "seek collaboration instead of confrontation" and choose "dialogue instead of conflict," Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian said on Saturday.

Trump pick for Pentagon No. 2 blocked Chinese takeover of Subic shipyard — testimony

United States President Donald Trump's pick for deputy Defense secretary played a crucial role in preventing the Chinese acquisition of the former Hanjin Shipyard in Subic Bay in the Philippines, according to testimony at his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, February 25.

Malacañang adopts national action plan to end armed conflict by 2028

Malacañang has issued a memorandum ordering the adoption of the National Action Plan for Unity, Peace, and Development (NAP-UPD) 2025–2028, which lays out specific plans and strategies to operationalize the whole-of-nation approach in achieving lasting peace across the country.

Palace on US foreign freeze aid exemption: Huge help for PH

Malacañang welcomed Tuesday the decision of the Trump administration to exempt the $336-million assistance for the modernization of Philippine security forces from its foreign aid freeze.

Marcos reorganizes NSC, removes VP as member due to irrelevance

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued an executive order reorganizing the National Security Council (NSC) and removing the vice president as a member due to the position’s irrelevance to the responsibilities of membership in the council.

70 percent of Pinoys ready to fight for country – OCTA

Across major areas, at least 60% of adult Filipinos are willing to fight for the country, with the highest percentage observed in Mindanao (84%) and the lowest percentage in Visayas (62%),” OCTA Research said on Sunday.

7 in 10 Filipinos willing to defend nation from foreign enemy — survey

PH wins arbitration case over South China Sea

It has finally been decided that the Philippines has exclusive sovereign rights over the West Philippine Sea (in the South China Sea) and that China’s “nine-dash line” is invalid, according to the Permanent Court of Arbitration.

Random facts

Political killings are common in all regions. Although it's much more intense in Mindanao.
Petty crimes are more concentrated in Luzon and other developed cities.
Luzon and Visayas islands are generally more safer than Mindanao.
Places to be more careful in Mindanao: Zamboanga, Cotabato, Marawi, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, Sulu.
Rebels will ask for a revolutionary tax, if you don't pay they will burn or bomb your establishments. Although It's rare nowadays, thanks to the effort of our government forces.

World is less safe after US action in Venezuela, says UN Human Rights Office

The world community must make clear that U.S. intervention in Venezuela is a violation of international law that makes the world less safe, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said on Tuesday.

Maduro is a communist drug lord who flooded other neighboring countries with drugs and had put his country in a deep economic mess multiple times. The UN doesn't even recognize his presidency, calling him illegitimate.

New report shows rise in violence against women journalists, activists linked to digital abuse

More than two-thirds of women journalists, rights defenders and activists have reported violence online, with over 40% saying they have faced real-world attacks linked to digital abuse, according to a study published Tuesday by UN Women and partners.

BI warns 'alarming increase' in Filipinos leaving PH thru backdoors

The number of persons who surreptitiously leave the country using the backdoors has “alarmingly” increased, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Thursday, Nov, 20.

When rioters stole safe, belongings from Recto hotel

The earnings of a popular motel and the belongings of its employees were stolen Sunday, September 21, during riots in Mendiola and Recto that followed anti-corruption protests.

IBP to roll out national safeguards for court officers amid threats

The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) is launching a national program to protect court officers following death threats received by two Pasig City Regional Trial Court (RTC) judges.

DOT condemns killing of 2 Japanese nationals in Manila

The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Tuesday denounced the recent killing of two Japanese nationals in the City of Manila, saying that it has already triggered travel warnings from several embassies.

China issues 'alert' for citizens looking to study in PH

China on Friday issued an advisory urging its students to exercise caution when considering studying in the Philippines, citing a supposed surge of crimes targeting Chinese nationals.

Internet banking regulation may help curb online sexual abuse -CWC

Internet and financial intermediaries should comply with government regulations to stop the sale of explicit videos and images of children, according to Council for the Welfare of Children Undersecretary Angelo Tapales.

Frameworks protecting OFWs, domestic workers presented to United Nations

The Philippines highlighted the normative and institutional frameworks the government built for the protection of overseas Filipinos and domestic workers during a meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Gov’t ‘investing heavily’ to make PH one of world’s safest places -DILG

The government is “investing heavily” to make the Philippines one of the world’s safest countries, according to Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla.

Cyber terrorists? Gov't mulls new label on 'fake news' peddlers

The Philippine government is now studying whether people who spread "fake news" or disinformation and misinformation can be classified as cyber terrorists, similar to what is done in other countries.

This is might be good to prevent the spread of fake news but it's also prone to abuse and censorship. The government should not be able to decide by themselves on what is fake news or not, they need partners from the media and independent groups.

PH's rank in global peace index inspires Marcos to do better— Palace

Malacañang said the Philippines being among the top 10 most peaceful countries in Southeast Asia inspires the Marcos administration to do better in maintaining peace and order in the country.

Press freedom in PH improves but global state of journalists falls to 'difficult' for first time

While economic difficulties and attacks against journalists remain worrisome, the Philippines jumped from 134th to 116th out of 180 countries in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index — its highest ranking in 21 years.

More stringent recruitment, ‘integrity education’ for cops eyed

Tightening the police force’s recruitment processes and enhancing “integrity education” are being eyed in the wake of a number of police officers getting involved or tagged in illegal activities.

DILG backs intensified safety protocols for media practitioners

The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has recognized the urgency of providing a more intensified security for media practitioners in the country.

Marcos funding upgrades for PNP’s IT system correct – Tiangco

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s decision to reallocate funds for the Philippine National Police’s (PNP) information technology (IT) system upgrades is justifiable as law enforcement needs to keep up with changing times, Navotas City Rep. Toby Tiangco said on Friday.

New equipment from UNODC, Japan to help PH forensics capabilities

New forensics pathology equipment from the Ministry of Japan and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) that were turned over to the University of the Philippines Manila on Wednesday.

Australia supports establishment of PH forensic institute

The Australian government on Tuesday expressed its support for the establishment of an independent and operational forensic institute in the Philippines to further strengthen the justice system in the country.

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World The Guardian Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters in Washington before they stormed the US Capitol in 2021, requesting up to $10bn in damages. Related: BBC mistranslates Pete Hegseth's speech on Iran, mistakenly swaps Iranian 'regime' with Iranian 'people' BBC made it look like the US is targeting the people instead of the regime. BBC is the reason why the Jan 6 Capitol attack happened and also the reason why Trump was debanked by JPMorgan. This is why we cannot allow traditional media to be the the sole arbiter of truth. We need independent journalists like Nick Shirley who can use the social media for investigative journalism. We also need social media to be free from censorship and identification because of the safety risk it can inflict to people and other journalists who doesn't want to be identified. If protection mechanisms are really necessary then there is no replacement for good parenting and most social medias have parental controls for that matter. There is also a thing called community notes in X (Twitter) which is really good for combatting fake news in my opinion. For stringent measures maybe disable direct messages for unverified accounts but allow following, public posts and comments. In any case, this will only push people to use underground services anyway.	2026
Philippines Inquirer CHR condemns Bong Suntay’s sexist remarks, calls Congress to set example According to the CHR, Rep. Suntay’s remarks during the House Committee on Justice hearing on March 3 went beyond a harmless comment and amounted to public sexual objectification, reducing a woman to the subject of male fantasy within a formal government setting. Since Inquirer didn't include Bong's statement in the article. Here it is: “Nakita ko si Anne Curtis… may desire sa loob ko na nag-init talaga” (When I see Anne Curtis, I felt this fiery desire within me) -Bong Suntay So about this statement being sexist, he never said any undermining words to Anne like calling her a slut or anything. He didn't touch her either, can't a man freely express himself? Lets say he felt aroused and that's it, that's a normal biological response for being a man. It's an honest response that shoudn't be met by criticism. He describes this feeling of attraction and appreciation of Anne's beauty, there was no ill intent behind it. Women's rights does not give a woman's privilege to dictate or police what can other people do freely specially the freedom of expression. A woman's rights ends within the boundaries of being a woman, it cannot trample or overlap with other existing rights, as if a man doesn't have any. -=Cosplay: Rapi from the game Nikke=- So about this sexual objectification thing, nobody is better at it other than the women themselves. The men never told the women to spread their legs on instagram but here we are, the men never told the women to sell their feet pics in onlyfans, or bathwater, or used socks. The men never asked for it but the pics pops up in their feeds anyway. The thing is, accusing your customers of sexual objectification when you yourself is doing it (ladies) is whole new level of hypocrisy.	2026
World OSV Mexican Catholics protect churches amid women’s day protest vandalism The Mexican bishops’ conference expressed dismay with a spate of vandalism against churches in the country — including a parish church dating to the 17th century — during marches for International Women’s Day, saying, “Mexico needs justice and peace, not more violence.” https://x.com/visegrad24/status/2031306334474264676 When Iran executed 35k+ of it's people where are the protest? When there's a christian genocide in Nigeria where are the protest? Why is the UN silent? Why are the socialist silent? Because the left never stood for anything, no principles and no honor. You're all fake activists who only care about themselves.	2026
World Revolver Reddit’s biggest trans moderator was just unmasked as convicted child sex abuser… These days, Reddit has turned into a breeding ground for some of the ugliest, creepiest, most perverted freaks on the internet. Political radicalization, left-wing violence, and disgusting degeneracy blossom on Reddit. And it’s all protected by moderators who operate with zero oversight. Related: Transgender ex-lawmaker, first in state's history, pleads guilty to federal child sex abuse charges Opinion: New California Law Protecting Pedophilia is Vile Prof who said pedophiles should be called ‘minor-attracted persons’ agrees to resign Stop teaching kids that MAP (Minor Attracted Person) are part of the LGBTQ+ community, no they are not. What a weird thing to say.	2026
World Manila Bulletin Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back against mounting criticism that he hasn't done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict. This is not the first time that the US intervened in the middle east conflict. Many years ago after doing so, the biggest terrorist attack happened in what they call the '9/11' as a response of that intervention. The US has the very right to preemptively defend itself and neutralize potential enemies that is a direct threat to the US and its allies in the region as a whole. Back then, Iran also broke the nuclear deal during Obama in which the US government paid a total of $1.7 billion to bind Iran to not pursue getting nukes and as a ransom money for the US navy sailors who were captured and harassed by the regime. On top of paying that $1.7 billion, The US cannot conduct timely inspection on Iran so the deal was not enforceable. It also does not prevent Iran from developing ballistic missiles or fund proxy armies (terrorist) that can destabilize the region. In other words, the deal was a disaster and was scrapped. Biden made a new deal but Iran refused. Trump made negotiations diplomatically but that failed too and that's why they're beating the sht out of Iran. Israel, Japan, South Korea, the Philppines and just like any other US allies have the right to exist and defend themselves. The war that started because of Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attacks that spilled over, with multiple countries like Yemen, Iran, Lebanon and ~~Palestine~~ ganging up on Israel. These things happened too many times throughout Israel's history and that the only option for a long lasting peace is for Israel to drive the stakes higher for attacking them. Basically the strategy is to hit them so bad that they'll probably will not do it again. Israel cannot just let adversaries hit them, they must strike back harder for survival. Their enemies are using proxy armies (terrorists) and is hiding among the people (human shields) which proves to be a difficult challenge for Israel. Call it genocide or something (it's not schizo) but Israel had to take drastic measures. And Let's be real here, if Israel would've done a real genocide, it would only take a single afternoon operation with missiles decimating the entire area. The fact that Israel didn't do that and the fact that Gaza still has its population intact is because of Israel's strong commitment to human rights. Yes it's kind of fuked up, but we do not live in a liberal fantasy world that you can always win wars with a strongly worded letter, diplomatic talks, or having no collateral damage, having no lost of lives or convenience, It simply does not exist. Israel cannot sustain a fight with proxy armies that way and would likely lose if they don't keep fighting aggressively. This war may spark another humanitarian crisis, but if you're in Israel shoes then what can you do. Really, it would be better for everybody to come up some solution than just cry 'GENOCIDE!'. If Israel stops doing the offensive, can the EU/US give guarantees that its neighbors will not launch an attack again? (Note: This has happened too many times to count).	2026
Philippines Philstar Epstein victims to attend Trump speech, demand accountability Victims of Jeffrey Epstein will attend US President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Tuesday and are seeking accountability for the crimes of the convicted sex offender, lawmakers said. "Today the world will see Donald Trump have to face these survivors right there in the House gallery" "Ambassadors and princes have been arrested in other countries ..but here in America, not a single investigation has been announced into the pedophiles and predators of Epstein's horrific sex trafficking ring." -Rep. Pramila Jayapal (Democrat Party) Let's get this out of the way, Prince Andrew and his cohort was arrested for leaking state secrets and not because of the Epstein files. Pam Bondi and Patel had repeatedly said that there are no Epstein files and they were not wrong because technically there is not enough evidence to prove that everyone on the list had commited heinous crimes. Everyone is innocent until proven guilty, releasing the files will only result in reputation destruction. It's surprising that the far-left were so noisy about the files when they were dead silent during their terms. They had 4+ years before Trump but not one single epstein files were released or mentioned thereof. Jeffrey Epstein was arrested on July 6, 2019, by federal agents in New York during [Trump's First Term] The first batch of the Epstein files was released during [Trump's Second Term] Epstein himself was a big democrat supporter and he hates Trump. Trump was mentioned in the files multiple times but the allegations were proven false and lack evidence. Probably a failed attempt to silence him too by including his name on the files through false testimonies, you can call it paid slander even. Trump was one of the first people who cooperated with the authorities during the Epstein investigation. Prominent Democrats like the Clintons are in the files too, there is in fact too many Democrats in the first batch of files that was released. Trump did say that he will exposed his political opponents first. Billionaires like Bill Gates and Elon Musk are mentioned in the files also. Elon has his invitations to go to the Island in which he either reportedly declined or did not go due to various issues. Meanwhile, Bill Gates told he got STD's from fng russian girls. Imma put a disclaimer here that all these things were not proven, they are innocent until proven guilty afterall. Let's just treat them like hearsay. They order their victims using food codenames like pizza or steak. Just like how Hillary Clinton placed an order to the suicide hotline for Jeffrey KEK. Again, these are all conspiracy theories that were not proven. Here's what people who really knew Epstein said about Trump. Juan Alessi, Epstein’s former house manager — 2009 deposition Johanna Sjoberg, Epstein associate and massage therapist — 2016 deposition Virginia Giuffre, Epstein victim whose testimony helped lead to Ghislaine Maxwell’s conviction — 2016 deposition Bradley Edwards, attorney for more than 200 Epstein victims — 2020 book “Jane,” an accuser of Epstein and Maxwell — testimony from the 2021 Maxwell trial All of them stated under oath that Donald Trump was not involved in any of the reported sexual misconducts related to Epsteins and his island.	2026
Philippines Inquirer ICC to PH law enforcers: ‘Just following orders’ won’t shield you from justice By naming senior officials who allegedly orchestrated the murderous campaign, the ICC is directly dismantling the Philippines’ entrenched culture of impunity and establishing a new standard for police conduct. When your prime minister is running his own Epstein Island and made you an accessory to his crimes, does that makes you guilty? The military and the police has a chain of command that goes all the way to the governing body which is responsible for the policies they implemented. They are just doing their job and there are protocols in place where they will not harm civilians unless there is a considerable threat to their lives. Although I have said that, I cannot rule out the fact that our police officers are a bit undiciplined and unruly. This weakness is one the factors why the drug war had become more deadly. Coupled by the fact that the sitting president at that time had a cash reward system for capturing drug users/drug lords. The result? hundreds of innocent people had their homes and bags planted with drugs. Homes were raided and the people were blackmailed to hand over their cash and goods. Children were accused as drug runners and killed (caught on CCTV). Their political enemies and people they don't like were imprisoned, planted and falsely accused.	2026
World Daily Mail Moment Afghan man 'asks 12-year-old girl how old she is' before 'raping her' in 'targeted attack' with fellow migrant is shown in court This is the moment an Afghan national asks a 12-year-old girl 'how old are you?' before he allegedly raped her, a court was told. The online safety act was not meant to protect kids but to censor adult sentiment online in order protect pedophiles.	2026
Filipino migrant fisher’s death shows industry abuses Official data showed more than 40% of Filipino migrant fishers are repatriated by the government when their contracts expire or they are subject to ship abandonment or mistreatment. But deaths like Dela Cruz’s are under-documented, and researchers said it is difficult to determine how many perish in an industry they call poorly regulated and rife with abuse.	2025
DMW shuts down consulting firm for illegal recruitment of Filipino teachers, hospitality workers to US The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) closed eight branches of a consulting firm across the country on Friday, August 1, after it allegedly engaged in illegal recruitment of teachers and professionals in the hospitality industry, some of whom had paid up to half a million pesos just to be employed in the United States.	2025
PH caregivers in US air fears in time for Marcos visit “We are overworked and underpaid, but we have to endure. This risk [of deportation] is worth taking because what do we have back home?” asked Jay, a caregiver based in San Francisco. -STOLEN WAGES “Lei,” a San Francisco-based caregiver hiding behind this avatar, accuses prominent Filipinos owning nursing homes in the US of wage theft and systemic abuse. I can see why they dont want to go back to the communist shthole. But they should have gone through the legal channels.	2025
Police harassment of students over September 21 rallies denounced More student leaders are being issued subpoenas by the police over recent anti-corruption protests, including the widely attended September 21 rally that drew thousands of concerned civilians to the streets. The people have the right to a peaceful protest.	2025
Bicolano broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar dies after gun attack After sustaining gunshot wounds from an unidentified gunman, local broadcaster Noel Bellen Samar died on Tuesday afternoon, October 21, according to the police's Special Investigation Task Group.	2025
Bomber of Marawi City Catholic worshipers killed in clash Soldiers shot dead in an encounter on Saturday, November 15, in Pagayawan, Lanao del Sur in the Bangsamoro region, the main plotter of the deadly bombing of Catholics during a mass inside the gymnasium of a state-run university in Marawi City on Dec. 3, 2023.	2025
Ex-DPWH exec claims getting threats after dropping exposé at House Right after revealing alleged corruption schemes involving ranking government officials, the former assistant district engineer of Bulacan 1st District claimed that he received threats to his life.	2025
Visa consultancy firm in Cebu City closed for illegal recruitment Instead of just processing visa applications, the company allegedly collected $5,400 to $8,500 from applicants seeking teaching jobs in the United States under the J1 and H1B visa programs.	2025
Whistleblower at NIA-Region 10 shot dead A former employee of the National Irrigation Administration (NIA)-Region 10 known for speaking out against corruption in the agency on social media was shot dead in Cagayan de Oro City on Friday, Oct. 10.	2025
Human Rights Watch: Ali Macalintal slay mirrors risk activists face Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the government to thoroughly probe the killing of transgender woman Ali Macalintal as it hinted the attack could be linked to her long association with leftist groups. The far-left and far-right groups are lost lambs who are misguided, misinformed and miseducated. What are the responsibilities as a shepherd (people in power) according to God, it is to steer them away from the extremes. I do not like some principles from the left but killing them just because they are different or have a different opinion is outright dictatorship. If the government is really committed in ending communism then they should abolish the party-list system first.	2025
Selling babies online? CHR alarmed as poverty drives families to trade children The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) flagged the rising number of cases involving babies sold online by their own families due to poverty, saying it is actively monitoring the trend and finds the numbers deeply alarming.	2025
Ex-NCRPO chief denies missing sabungero link, to file case vs Patidongan Retired Police Lieutenant General Jonnel Estomo on Tuesday denied allegations that he was involved in the case of the missing sabungeros, or cockfighting enthusiasts. Related: SC probing ‘involvement’ of ex-judge in ‘sabungeros’ case – Remulla Some killers may be in both drug war, e-sabong slays, says SOJ At least 30 people, a majority of whom are police officers, were allegedly behind the kidnapping and murder of 34 cockfight enthusiasts or sabungeros, according to one of the suspects who wants to turn state witness. Human bones found in Taal in missing sabungeros search: PNP Mastermind behind missing sabungeros has money to influence courts, says Remulla Lost sabungeros whistleblower details bloody operations on 'Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho' ‘Missing sabungero stole cockfight videos’ One of the producers of the investigative documentary “Lost Sabungeros” considered its canceled Cinemalaya screenings a win for those who wanted to incite “fear.” Three cops to face charges over case of missing 'sabungero'.	2025
15 Valenzuela cops axed for robbery, extortion Fifteen personnel of the Valenzuela City police, including the chief investigator, have been relieved from their posts for their alleged involvement in robbery-extortion.	2025
Release of alleged Pinoy child predator caught in sting highlights call for bail reform Caught on camera: the moment 45-year-old Glen Payabyab was arrested after allegedly attempting to meet a 12-year-old girl — only to walk free the next day, sparking renewed calls for bail reform in New York. Nobody loves the kid strippers more than the groomers from the far-left.	2025
Japanese, Filipina arrested for illegal recruitment, human trafficking at NAIA The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said a Japanese man and a Filipina were arrested for alleged human trafficking and large-scale illegal recruitment at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 on May 9.	2025
2 pregnant minors, others rescued from trafficking in Pangasinan — NBI Two pregnant minors and several others were rescued from human trafficking in Sual, Pangasinan, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) said Tuesday.	2025
10 CIDG cops sacked, held for alleged P18 million extortion in Tondo raid Ten Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) personnel were relieved from their posts and put under police custody for allegedly extorting P18 million from individuals they arrested in a raid at a warehouse in Tondo, Manila last February.	2025
Land Grabbing (Government and Friends Edition) [Updated] The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered Dakak Beach Resort Corporation and Romeo Jalosjos to leave the land they have been leasing in Taguilon, Dapitan City, Zamboanga del Norte for 20 years. “The non-payment of rent to [Luzuriaga] and Spouses Mendezona, the outright refusal to vacate the property despite several demands, and dragging of a simple lease contract for years smack of utter bad faith and wanton disregard of contractual obligations. The act of oppression of Dakak and Jalosjos against a small landowner cannot be left unpunished” -SC It has been some eight years of wait already and Nacino finds their Certificate of Land Ownership Award (Cloa) covering 57 hectares seemingly useless as they are not able to even see their land as its former landowner, the family of former Bukidnon Gov. Carlos Fortich, had held on to it. Mary Grace Caballero said they would fight for their land because their family has a title, even as it is part of the contested land. She showed reporters a document of the extra-judicial partition of their land. “This is a private property and yet they demolished our houses. They will answer this in court,” Caballero said. Resort owners fear for safety as land-grabbing syndicate strikes in Zambales. The businessman said “powerful and influential individuals who finance their activities” back these syndicates. Angeles City cops probe ‘violent’ demolition try after 7 villagers hurt The presidential candidate made the remark after his party and a group of indigenous people were shot at while hearing the complaints of the Manobo-Pulanguihon on the alleged land grabbing of some 900 hectares by a corporation identified with a local official Raps filed vs 83 farmers, supporters nabbed over Tarlac land dispute Bulacan farmers decry delay in Villar 'landgrabbing' case 6 years after Hacienda Luisita massacre, killings unresolved. More.	2025
Journalist Incidents [Updated] Journalist Juan Dayang shot dead The CHR made the pronouncement after the belongings of a photojournalist were confiscated by a security agency, despite being a part of the media covering a land dispute in Silang, Cavite. Armed men intimidate journalists reporting on Pampanga demolition. One of the members pointed a gun at Quejada and told her to stop taking videos. P.5 million reward up for Cagayan De Oro radio broadcaster killer’s arrest Percy Lapid murder 1 year after: Brother relentless in seeking justice Police eye 2-3 motives in photojournalist's shooting Broadcaster stabbed dead in Negros Oriental Photojournalist, 6 relatives wounded in QC shooting incident CIDG nabs suspect in Laguna broadcaster’s murder in Lanao del Norte CPJ, partners offer new leads in murder case of Philippine journalist Gerry Ortega	2025
Disappearance of 2 activists a ‘professional operation’ The enforced disappearance of activists James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr. was a “professional operation,” a human rights lawyer said on Monday, citing security camera footage taken early this month.	2025
Filipinos bought, sold by syndicates in Cambodia The Bureau of Immigration (BI) on Sunday issued a warning against human trafficking syndicates in Cambodia after four Filipinos repatriated from Phnom Penh revealed that they were “sold” by online scam operators.	2025
7 Parañaque cops held for alleged extortion Seven police officers were arrested for alleged extortion of a 25-year-old Chinese businessman during a checkpoint operation, while one other officerremained at large, the Philippine National Police – National Capital Region Police Office (PNP – NCRPO) said.	2025
SC affirms life sentence vs. man for trafficking minors The Supreme Court (SC) has affirmed the life sentence meted to an individual for trafficking three minors to work as a helpers in various towns without pay.	2025
31 cops sacked over robbery of Chinese businessman in Las Piñas Thirty-one police officers from the Eastern Police District's District Special Operations Unit were relieved from their posts for allegedly robbing a Chinese businessman of P85 million in cash and valuables in Las Piñas on April 2	2025
Young Filipino rights defenders forced to abandon advocacy amid online threats, red-tagging Young human rights defenders in the Philippines are abandoning activism and censoring themselves online due to relentless digital harassment, much of it state-sponsored, according to a new report by human rights organization Amnesty International.	2025
Magalong claims death threat after exposing corruption Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong confirmed Tuesday that he has received a death threat following his claims of corruption involving the use of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) 2025 as an election fund.	2025
3 Filipino call center agents detail torture in Cambodia after learning of scam hub Three Filipinos who moved to Cambodia to work as call center agents opened up about the abuse they were subjected to after learning that the company was a scam hub.	2025
FATF sounds alarm on Philippines’ role in child exploitation networks after grey list exit Less than a month after its removal from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, the Philippines is once again under international scrutiny over its role in online child sexual exploitation.	2025
DFA to repatriate over 100 Filipino crypto farm victims in Myanmar The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is working to assist over 100 Filipinos who fell victim to human trafficking and crypto farms in Myanmar. Related: Nearly 200 Filipinos escape Myanmar scam hub, others still trapped, tortured	2025
IP elder beheaded in Maguindanao Sur An elder of the Teduray-Lambangian tribe in Maguindanao del Sur who went missing on Feb. 17 was found dead on Thursday in Datu Hoffer town. With the killing of Promboy, the Inquirer has counted 88 tribe members, mostly leaders and elders, killed since 2019, when Congress enacted the Bangsamoro Organic Law. Ethnic cleansing done by Muslims after Bangsamoro Organic Law (Islamic State, a special region) was enacted.	2025
More Filipino seafarers are being abandoned at sea A seafarer's salary in thousands of dollars is attractive to many Filipinos. But it comes with great cost — loneliness, danger, and possible abandonment at sea.	2025
PNP chief vows to get tough on 10 cops over warrantless raid Philippine National Police chief Gen. Rommel Marbil issued a stern warning to all personnel following the filing of charges against 10 officers who allegedly hurt several people as they carried out a warrantless search on a house in Taguig City.	2025
Child marriages illegal in PH regardless of religion, culture -ICC In a separate statement, CWC denounced the wedding between the two minors in a lavish ceremony attended by what seemed like their own families and relatives. It was featured in a same-day edit video uploaded by Tuladan Studios, a photo and video production company based in Iligan City.	2025
The Internal Affairs Service (IAS) recommended the dismissal of a police general over alleged irregularities in a September 2023 arrest in Parañaque City During the September 2023 arrest, Southern Police District (SPD) personnel apprehended 10 Chinese nationals and one Filipino individual for illegal possession of firearms at the Solemare Parksuites condominium... IAS said further investigation revealed the arresting officers confiscated P27 million in cash that was not covered by the warrant and not disclosed in the inventory of recovered evidence... The agency added that the operatives planted firearms at the scene, tried to destroy closed circuit television camera footage, and turned off their body cameras during the raid.	2025
Deployment ban to Kuwait pushed with another OFW death Sen. Raffy Tulfo has called for a total deployment ban of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait following the death of another migrant worker in the Gulf state. On January 2, OFW Jenny Alvarado reportedly died from coal suffocation, along with other foreign workers, after inhaling smoke from a heating system. Adding to her family’s grief, they were initially sent the wrong body upon repatriation. Related: Another OFW in Kuwait dead; suspect nabbed	2025
DOJ files charges vs 2 PNP generals, 28 others for ‘staged’ drug bust The Department of Justice on Monday announced the filing of charges against 30 policemen, including two generals, for taking part in an alleged “grand conspiracy to cover up a criminal enterprise” within the Philippine National Police (PNP). The policemen were accused of violating the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act for planting evidence and mishandling a high-profile drug case involving PMSgt. Rodolfo Mayo related to the recovery of 990 kilograms of shabu worth P6.7 billion in Tondo, Manila back in October 2022.	2025
NACC calls on Filipinos to help bust online baby-selling scheme National Authority for Child Care (NACC) Undersecretary Janella Ejercito Estrada is urging Filipinos to report Facebook groups involved in online baby-selling to protect children and uphold their rights, as seven active groups remain.	2024
New trafficking scheme The arrest of 20 Filipino women trafficked to Cambodia for surrogacy shows how human trafficking in the country not only remains rife but has even evolved with the times. From mail-order brides in the 1980s to sex workers, laborers, domestic helpers, and drug mules in the 2000s, and now surrogate mothers, many Filipinos are still victimized by illegal recruiters who take advantage of their poverty.	2024
Torture, abuse rampant in Philippine drug detention centers — Amnesty International Individuals detained on drug charges in the country are subjected to torture, degrading treatment and other severe human rights violations, a report of the human rights group Amnesty International said.	2024
DOJ probing Filipino accomplices of graphic artist jailed over child rape in PH The Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the possible Filipino accomplices of the graphic artist who was convicted in France for ordering the livestreamed rape of preteen girls in the Philippines.	2024
Daughter recounts slain dad’s ordeal due to mistaken identity in ‘Tokhang’ Among the “tokhang” fatalities were Marlon Pepito and Maximo Pepito, who were both port workers in Navotas City.They were killed by authorities during a police operation in January 2017. Jecel said her father was a victim of mistaken identity, while her uncle was only trying to pacify the situation. “They said that while Papa was being arrested, my uncle tried to stand between them. He asked them: ‘what did my brother do?’ He was speaking in Bisaya so the police did not understand him, which is why he was shot” -Jecel	2024
Under Marcos, PNP still withholding drug war files from CHR While the president's allies in Congress are closing ranks to expose drug war abuses, the Philippine National Police has continued to deny the Commission on Human Rights access to crucial police records related to Duterte's brutal drug campaign.	2024
Harry Roque named in human trafficking case linked to Porac POGO Former human rights lawyer and presidential spokesperson Harry Roque is implicated in a human trafficking case involving individuals allegedly running the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) Lucky South 99.	2024
Duterte says DOJ yet to file case against him despite killings Former president Rodrigo Duterte said Monday that it he is wondering why the Department of Justice has not yet filed criminal charges against him, saying that he has been killing people for a long time. Related: Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV presented on Wednesday bank documents and “paper trails” reportedly showing that former President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war was “fake” and just a cover-up for his alleged “drug syndicate.” ‘Don’t name Paolo Duterte, Mans Carpio, Yang in 2018 shabu import mess’ Planting evidence was ‘a strategy’ in arresting suspected criminals -Duterte Duterte admits ordering cops to provoke suspects to fight back	2024
Kian delos Santos' uncle says he lost job after Bato falsely linked him to drugs The uncle of Kian delos Santos, the 17-year-old killed by the police during the war on drugs of the Duterte administration, said Monday that he lost his job and was banished by the community due to the false claim of then Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa that he was involved in the illegal drugs.	2024
Workers 'treated like slaves' on Scottish fishing boats Dozens of workers from around the world may have been trafficked into the UK to work for a small family-owned Scottish fishing firm, a BBC investigation has revealed. Thirty-five men from the Philippines, Ghana, India and Sri Lanka were recognised as victims of modern slavery by the Home Office after being referred to it between 2012 and 2020.	2024
Online attacks vs young Filipino activists spilling into real world Persistent online attacks against young human rights defenders in the Philippines have created a climate of fear and mistrust that ripples through families and communities, according to a new report by a human rights watchdog. Related: Gov't using social media vs freedom of expression, protest —Amnesty Int’l	2024
Umapad workers protest 10 months of unpaid salaries Workers in Barangay Umapad, Mandaue City, held a protest demanding their unpaid salaries for the past 10 month.	2024
POGO Filipinos now joining Pogo scams overseas Chinese national convicted for selling Pinays for sex to POGO workers Gov't goes after syndicate recruiting Pinoys for offshore gaming in Laos POGO hub in Pampanga caught in illegal activities including sex trafficking, kidnapping	2024
Asean lawmakers to gov’t: Find missing Pinoy activists The Asean Parliamentarians for Human Rights (APHR) on Wednesday called on the government to find missing activists James Jazmines and Felix Salaveria Jr. and to revoke the law creating the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac).	2024
Ex-human rights worker arrested in Davao del Sur The former secretary general of the human rights group Karapatan in Southern Mindanao was arrested in Digos City for what the group described were trumped-up charges designed to send a chill and silence human rights defenders in the country.	2024
Alleged human trafficking victims rescued from KJC Compound Two alleged human trafficking victims were rescued from the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KJC) Compound on Sunday, following the service of arrest warrants against its founder Apollo Quiboloy and others, according to Davao police. Related: 5 new ‘victims’ tell police they were raped by Quiboloy	2024
Families of Duterte drug war victims demand probe into online threats Family members of people killed during former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody crackdown on drugs demanded an investigation Friday into what they say has been a flood of online threats since his arrest.	2024
Environmental activist missing after supposed release from Lucena jail Environmental activist Rowena “Owen” Dasig has not been heard of since her supposed release from detention on Wednesday, August 21, according to her lawyers.	2024
(A deadly dream) How the Philippines fails its migrant fishers The Philippine government promises to protect its citizens who seek employment opportunities abroad. Too often, those workers fall through the cracks.	2024
Maid dies after falling from roof as she was allegedly escaping from employer A 36-year-old housemaid died on Saturday, June 15, after she accidentally fell from a roof while trying to escape from her employer here, police said.	2024
4 more cops, civilian charged over theft in ex-prof’s house The five brought to 12 the total number of respondents in the case that stemmed from a supposed anti-drug operation, according to the National Police Commission (Napolcom). Lawyer Owen de Luna, chief of the Napolcom-Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon), yesterday said that complainant Rebecca Caoile and the Napolcom filed additional criminal charges such as unlawful arrest, violation of domicile and planting of evidence against the respondents.	2024
Death penalty vs illegal garbage dumping in Abra draws 'deep concern' The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) expressed its deep concern over a barangay ordinance in Bangued, Abra, which proposes "death penalty" for a third offense of illegal dumping of garbage.	2024
Surface Mindanao labor organizer a month into abduction -NGO to Marcos admin The Center for Trade Union and Human Rights (CTUHR) called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s administration to surface veteran Mindanao labor organizer William Lariosa after being allegedly abducted by state agents on April 10.	2024
Sec Remulla orders probe on strip searches of female visitors at Bilibid Justice Secretary Jesus Crispin C. Remulla has ordered an investigation on alleged violations committed by prison personnel at the New Bilibid Prison NBP) in Muntinlupa City in the conduct of strip search on visitors of persons deprived of liberty (PDLs).	2024
CHR probes activist abduction, urges stricter implementation of anti-disappearance law The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday expressed grave alarm over the reported abduction of two environmental defenders in Pangasinan as it called for the strict implementation of the law protecting people from enforced disappearances.	2024
Monument stands as reminder of bloody Pamplona massacre Inside the Degamo compound in the town of Pamplona in Negros Oriental, a monument in memory of slain Governor Roel Degamo has been mounted. But unlike other statues on a pedestal, the monument depicts the March 4, 2023 massacre.	2024
Gov’t agencies to be mobilized to probe unionist death — Bersamin Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Friday said that all necessary government agencies will take action to investigate the death of a labor organizer in Rizal.	2023
UP concerned over missing alumni, urges gov’t to uphold their rights "De Jesus and Capuyan are known indigenous peoples’ rights activists, while Cierva and her companion Cedrick Casaño are peasant and youth organizers," UP said.	2023
Socorro 'cult' leader attends Senate hearings, young witnesses come forward Jey Rence Quilario, or "Senior Agila," the leader of the alleged cult in the town of Socorro, Surigao del Norte has attended last week's Senate hearing on the supposed abuse and illegal activities of his group. He was summoned by Senate Committees following the alleged operation of a shabu laboratory in the province, alleged systematic rape, sexual abuse, trafficking, forced labor, and child marriage involving the group.	2023
Anti-reclamation activists go missing in Bataan Two community organizers working with fishers opposing reclamation and coastal development projects in Manila Bay were reportedly abducted in Bataan province, rights and environmental groups said.	2023
Red-Tagging Cebu’s Red-tagged NGO asks gov’t to stop harassment as trial looms Quiboloy woes a ‘price to pay’ for fighting Reds. "The United States Department of the Treasury sanctions on televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, including a freeze order on his US-based assets, are all part of the sacrifice needed to end communism" -Lorraine Badoy “For more than a decade, Apollo Carreon Quiboloy engaged in serious human rights abuse, including a pattern of systemic and pervasive rape of girls as young as 11 years old, as well as other physical abuse” These are the same allegations contained in a federal indictment of Quiboloy and two other officials of his religious group for conspiracy to engage in sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion and sex trafficking of children; sex trafficking by force, fraud and coercion; conspiracy; and bulk cash smuggling. -US Treasury Journalist jailed since 2020 denies Red links Red-tagging of Iloilo LGBT community leader by TV show hosts alarms CHR The National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) has again called out the Sonshine Media Network International (SMNI), owned by televangelist Apollo Quiboloy, for red-tagging three journalists in one of its recent program episodes. Robredo's Angat Buhay Eyes Legal Action vs Lorraine Badoy. SC warns vs inciting attacks against judges. Lawyers, judges and fellow alumni of Manila RTC Branch 19 Judge Marlo Magdoza-Malagar condemned the threats against her and her husband, University of the Philippines Cebu chancellor Leo Malagar, who were vilified and red-tagged for her Sept. 21 decision. Intel chief red-tags publishing company for their effort in making Martial Law (History) Information more accessible to children. PNP takes down social media posts that red-tags Ninoy Aquino. Laguna mayor, groups condemn arrest of environmental defender. Health workers slam Badoy for red-tagging them again. UP Visayas slams red-tagging of its students. CHR probes red-tagging of teachers. Anonymous accounts mark Ninoy Aquino Day with CPP-NPA and Plaza Miranda bombing allegations. Meanwhile, some social media pages of law enforcement agencies posted photos commemorating Aquino’s death with references to the Plaza Miranda bombing anniversary, with some accounts also stating this was plotted by the CPP-NPA. Catholic religious superiors assail red-tagging among their ranks. Sara Duterte calls week-long transport strike ‘communist-inspired, pointless’. Atom Araullo sues Badoy, Celiz for P2M over red tagging. Bacolod transport strike on amid arrest threat. Bayan Negros particularly criticized a statement of NTF-ELCAC spokesman Jeffrey Celis, who reportedly called for the arrest of transport group leaders who would lead the strike. Another activist files complaint vs Badoy, Celis over red tagging.	2023
Helper allegedly blinded by employers in Mindoro detail grueling abuse A 44-year-old helper has gone blind and acquired numerous scars all over her body after she was allegedly abused by her employers in Mindoro.	2023
CHR conducts independent probe into Himamaylan peasant killings Contradicting allegations have surfaced since the killings took place on Wednesday. Farmers and rights groups assert that the killings are linked to the Philippine Army while the Army has denied involvement, redirecting blame to the New People’s Army (NPA).	2023
Cyber libel case is not about me, it’s about press freedom -Walden Bello Former vice presidential bet Walden Bello said the cyber libel case filed against him by Jefry Tupas, former press officer of then Davao City mayor now Vice President Sara Duterte, had been attracting international attention not because of him per se but because it involved an abridgment of the freedom of speech, which was very important in a democracy.	2023
Rights advocates worry about safety of missing activists Human rights advocates in the Cordillera on Thursday sounded the alarm following reports that an indigenous peoples’ rights defender and his companion went missing in Taytay, Rizal, on April 28.	2023
Calls for probe into killing of BPO union organizer mount Human Rights Watch is urging authorities to investigate the killing of trade unionist and labor rights defender Alex Dolorosa, who was found dead with multiple stab wounds on Monday.	2023
Two years since 'Bloody Sunday,' calls for justice, accountability and peace continue to ring Two years since the “Bloody Sunday” killings that claimed the lives of nine activists and indigenous community leaders, rights groups continue make the clarion call justice, accountability and peace.	2023
Forensic pathologist Dr. Raquel Fortun, who examined Jemboy Baltazar’s body, sounds alarm over visit from authorities “Wasn’t it your job to investigate? Why harass me for my findings? The requesting party is the family. The report, when ready, goes to them.” -Dr. Raquel Fortun	2023
Navotas police chief relieved from post over Jemboy Baltazar's death Navotas City Police chief Police Colonel Allan Umipig was relieved from his post on Wednesday in connection with the killing of 17-year-old Jemboy Baltazar by cops due to mistaken identity.	2023
Senate to probe NCMH situation The Senate committee on health is set to conduct an inquiry into the reported inhumane treatment of patients as well as possible corruption at the National Center for Mental Health (NCMH). “It was depressing to see the miserable conditions of some patients at the NCMH in Mandaluyong. If you do not have the stomach for it, I’m sure you would not be able to take the stench of their wards that is worse than a pigsty” “They sleep on the floor without mats, blankets or pillows and are packed like sardines. And their (wards) are hot like ovens because they have no ventilation or lack fans” -Senator Raffy Tulfo	2023
A pathologist, a priest and a hunt for justice in the Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs killed thousands of Filipinos. As the International Criminal Court weighs whether to push ahead with an investigation of possible crimes against humanity, families’ desire for justice is turning up new evidence in exhumed remains and official death documents.	2022
Philippine family allowed to correct death certificate of son killed in drugs war. A Philippine appeals court granted a father's petition to correct the death certificate of his nine-year old son, bringing to a close his years-long quest for justice for the boy who was killed in a drug-related shooting.	2022
Martial Law survivor Boni Ilagan bares death threat. “He said that his unit was tasked to wipe out communists and told me to desist from my activities. He said he ‘knew enough of me and still had some respect for me,’ but he and his unit were just waiting for ‘the final order from the higher-ups,’ and they would surely get me, and that I should not ask for mercy, it would be futile, because I had already been warned. Then, his phone went silent. He had spoken for one minute” -Bonifacio Ilagan	2022
Caloocan cop convicted of planting evidence, torturing teenage drug war victims Carl Arnaiz, Kulot After 5 years, a Caloocan court has convicted a cop of planting evidence and torturing two teenaged drug war victims who were eventually killed in 2017.	2022
Torture by police still prevalent in the Philippines -Rights watchdog	2022
Here's why the 'Davao Death Squad' was included in the ICC 'drug war' probe Citing a Human Rights Watch report, Bensouda pointed out that more than 1,000 people from Davao City were killed from 1988 to 2018, and information showed that another 385 were killed from 2011 to 2015, 385. The majority of victims were young men suspected of involvement in small-scale drug dealing or minor crimes such as petty theft and drug use, while gang members and street children were also killed.	2021
Filipino journalist who investigated Duterte drug war killed Malabanan was a Pampanga correspondent for the national newspaper, Manila Standard Today and was part of the Reuters team in 2018 who won the Pulitzer Prize in International Reporting for reporting on the Philippine war on drugs. According to the Pulitzer citation, the stories exposed “the brutal killing campaign behind Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs.”	2021
Zara Alvarez is our 13th rights worker killed under Duterte admin — Karapatan Activist Zara Alvarez is the 13th human rights worker of Karapatan killed under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, the group said.	2020
Court convicts Caloocan cops in Kian delos Santos slay case A Caloocan City court has found three policemen guilty for murder over the death of 17-year-old Kian delos Santos last year, the first judgment in a high-profile case involving cops implementing President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs. Related: Spliced clip claiming Kian delos Santos as 'drug runner' misleads	2018
Ex-policeman in Carl Arnaiz, Kulot deaths gets reclusion perpetua A former police officer has been convicted over the killings of teenagers Carl Angelo Arnaiz and Reynaldo "Kulot" De Guzman in 2017.	2017
4 drug war cops guilty of killing father, son Domingo said Gabriel refused to leave his father as she and her other children were dragged outside when they heard gunshots coming from the house.	2016
Planners of Maguindanao massacre found guilty of murder in Philippines ‘trial of the decade’. The men who planned a massacre which rocked the Philippines’ political establishment more than a decade ago have been found guilty of murder.	2009

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