16. October 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, News
The Philippine Truth Commission, an independent body led by civil society groups, has begun building a comprehensive registry of victims killed during former President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.” The initiative, which aims to harmonize conflicting...
16. October 2026 | Aktuelles, Human Rights News, Internal Affairs, News
Banks have raised flags regarding several of Vice President Sara Duterte’s accounts, suspecting them of involvement in graft and corruption, drug trafficking, and the improper use of public funds. This information was given by Ronel Buenaventura, Executive...
16. October 2026 | Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, Indigenous People, Internal Affairs, International Institutions, News
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) reached a “substantial agreement” on a landmark bilateral free trade agreement they plan to formally sign by next year. Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, and Philippine Secretary of...
16. October 2026 | Aktuelles, Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, News
Six activists, including leaders of peasant, youth, and religious organizations, were recently served subpoenas after being accused of violating the Terrorism Financing Prevention and Suppression Act. Among them is Renato Gameng, a farmer and leader of the peasant...
16. October 2026 | Aktuelles, Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, News
Police authorities arrested John Tabada Ruiz, vice president of Makabayan Visayas and a prominent Central Visayas activist, at his residence in Barangay Guadalupe, Cebu City on August 31, 2026. The arrest was carried out based on a warrant for attempted murder issued...
16. October 2026 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, International Institutions, News
The Trial Chamber III of the International Criminal Court (ICC) denied a request from former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s lawyers to amend the court’s electronic evidence management system, or “E-Court Protocol.” The requested system would have required an...
