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Human rights in the Philippines
July 13, 2020
How Duterte’s Anti-Terror Law Unleashed Public Outrage Against His Leadership
By Mong Palatino
With an ongoing pandemic and economic turmoil, many in the Philippines were enraged that the government prioritized passing an anti-terror law.
June 04, 2020
UN Office Denounces Human Rights Violations in Philippines
By Associated Press
Duterte’s heavy-handed approach to policing has drawn international criticism.
September 05, 2018
Indigenous Groups Descend on Manila Court to Protest Terror-List
By Paul Joseph Belisario
The groups gathered to press for the dismissal of a proscription list that labels indigenous leaders as “terrorist.”
July 12, 2018
Why the Philippines’ New Anti-Terror Law Would Be a Blow to Rights
By Mong Palatino
Critics fear amendments could trample liberties and further enable a descent into dictatorial rule.
July 03, 2017
One Year Later, Duterte Remains a Human Rights Nightmare
By James Gomez
“I don’t care about human rights, you better believe me.”
February 01, 2017
Are Duterte's Drug War Killings Crimes Against Humanity?
By Luke Hunt
A new report by Amnesty International makes the case.
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