Marcos Jr. meets Federal Chancellor Scholz: human rights not a priority

19. March 2024 | Human Rights News, Internal Affairs, International Institutions

On 12 March 2024, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz received Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Berlin. In a subsequent press conference, the two explained that the talks centered on strengthening economic relations between the two countries, tensions and...

Marcos once again: ICC has no jurisdiction in Philippines

19. March 2024 | "War on Drugs", Aktuelles, Human Rights News, International Institutions

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated that he does not recognize the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and that he does not support the ongoing investigation in the country. The ICC is investigating alleged crimes against humanity in the...

Philippines-Australia strengthen bilateral cooperation without human rights

19. March 2024 | Human Rights News, International Institutions

As part of his two-day state visit to Australia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. emphasized the importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries in light of increasing regional political tensions in the Indo-Pacific in a speech to the Federal...

UN Special Rapporteur Khan: Freedom of opinion and press in Philippines critical

14. February 2024 | Freedom of Press, Human Rights Defenders, Human Rights News, International Institutions

Following a two-week visit to the Philippines, UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression, Irene Khan, found the threat to Filipino journalists and human rights activists critical. During a press conference in Manila on February 2, 2024, Khan made a...

German Foreign Minister visited Philippines

14. February 2024 | Human Rights News, International Institutions

Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock travelled to the Philippines on January 11, 2024, in order to strengthen bilateral diplomatic relations. Baerbock met with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Foreign Minister Enrique Manalo. Among others, she expressed her concern...

Marcos continues to reject ICC investigation

14. February 2024 | "War on Drugs", Human Rights News, International Institutions

Since the reopening of the International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation in January 2023 into the so-called “war on drugs” under Rodrigo Duterte – during his time as President of the Philippines and Mayor of Davao City (2011-2019), the Philippine...