CHR probes possible violations of PNP in arrest of red-tagged doctor
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) said Saturday it is investigating possible violations of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in arresting a doctor who was accused of being a member of the Communist Party of the Philippines.
Inquirer

No bail for doctor-CPP official involved in kidnapping
Authorities will accompany to Butuan City the doctor arrested in San Juan City on Friday morning for kidnapping and serious illegal detention and identified as a Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) official.
PNA

Family cries foul over way police arrested doctor Natividad Castro
'They told me they had the right to do anything they wanted. They pushed me around. They hurt me,' says Castro's younger sister.
Rappler

Peace talks

Incidents/Operations 

MARAWI 

Economic boom seen as DPWH develops Marawi roads
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is expecting an increased economic activity in Marawi City following an aggressive development of its road systems.
Manila Bulletin

Rehabilitation updates

WORLD 
 

LANAO PROVINCES

BASILAN

SULU

TAWI-TAWI 

Operations/Incidents

Nabbed drug suspect turns out to be Abu Sayyaf member
A man who was earlier arrested on drug charges turned out to be a member of the terrorist Abu Sayyaf Group involved in the 2001 Lamitan siege and the 2002 kidnapping of six members of the Jehovah’s Witness.
Inquirer | Philstar

Recovery and Rehabilitation
Investigations 

ILLICIT FIREARMS, EXPLOSIVES, AND AMMUNITION

Gun ban violators increase to 1,221
Up to 1,221 people nationwide have been arrested in 1,094 checkpoint operations since Jan. 9 for violating the election gun ban, the Philippine National Police (PNP) reported yesterday.
Philstar

CROSS-BORDER TRADING/ SMUGGLING/ COUNTERFEIT GOODS

P1.7-M smuggled cigarettes seized in Zambo City
The shipment of smuggled cigarettes was seized around 3 p.m. Friday in Barangay San Roque here by a joint team of the Zamboanga City Police Office’s (ZCPO) Criminal Investigation and Detection and Management Unit (CIDMU) and the ZCPO’s Station 7.
PNA

HUMAN TRAFFICKING

2 get life terms, P4.6 million fine for online child sex trafficking
Two persons were sentenced to life imprisonment and fined P4.6 million for the online sexual exploitation of two girls aged seven and 17 in 2015.
Philstar

KIDNAPPING/ ABDUCTION

ILLEGAL GAMBLING

ILLICIT FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS/ EXTORTION

ILLEGAL LOGGING

EU warns PH of losing trade perks due to rights record
The European Parliament issued a resolution on Thursday underscoring the human rights situation in the Philippines and warning of the withdrawal of the country’s trade privileges with the European Union (EU).
Inquirer

Press Freedom/ Freedom of expression

Martial Law

REMEMBERING: To fight for the freedom of my people
Like most graduates, I was very young and knew little about this damned whole thing called “martial law” or how life was going to be lived in a situation of uncertainty or of constant fear, something like the Damocles’ sword hung by a single hair above the heads of the people. No clear description was forthcoming. The elder folks could only liken it to — or does it perfectly fit? — “juez de cuchillo,” roughly translated into “iron-fist rule.” 
Mindanews

COVID-19

Cases

Department of Health

PH records lowest COVID-19 cases in 2022 at 1,923
The February 19 figure is the lowest since December 30, 2021, when the Philippines logged 1,623 new cases. The 7.9% positivity rate on Saturday was also the lowest since December 28, 2021. 
Rappler

IATF/NTF COVID-19 

Regions

Luzon including NCR 

Visayas 

Mindanao

Bukidnon cops dismiss ‘zombie’ attack as mere physical assault
The Valencia City Police Station in Bukidnon province has debunked the “zombie attack” rumors spreading in social media about a commotion that happened in Tungan-tungan village, Valencia City.
PTV News

World 

Incidents and Violations 

Editorial, Analysis, Opinion and Features

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT

AUDIT, GRAFT, AND CORRUPTION

BUDGET, FINANCE, and TAXATION 

BUSINESS, ECONOMY AND INVESTMENT 

BUILD, BUILD, BUILD and PUBLIC WORKS

DISASTER AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE 

DEFENSE AND SECURITY

Armed Forces of the Philippines 

Philippine National Police 

EDUCATION

ELECTION RELATED

Duterte volunteer group endorses Isko Moreno for president
The officers and members of a group that propelled Rodrigo Duterte to the presidency in 2016 handed over on Saturday a Manifesto of Support for the presidential bid of Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso.
Inquirer

Incidents

Private Armed Groups

INFORMATION, COMMUNICATION AND TECHNOLOGY  

JUDICIARY

Supreme Court

Court of Appeals

Sandiganbayan

Municipal/Regional Trial Courts

LABOR

LEGISLATIVE

Senate of the Philippines

House of Representatives

LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS (LGUs)

OFFICIAL DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE

FOREIGN RELATIONS   

West Philippine Sea

PH wants 'early conclusion' of South China Sea Code of Conduct—Locsin
The Philippines is seeking the early conclusion of an effective Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea that would be inclusive and not put any nation at a disadvantage, Foreign Affairs Teodoro Locsin Jr. said.
Manila Bulletin

FOOD AND AGRICULTURE

GENDER

YOUTH

HOUSING and SETTLEMENT

POVERTY

Measuring poverty properly
The gap between the haves and have-nots is growing, thanks to the dual challenges of COVID-19 and climate change.
Inquirer

SOCIAL WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT

TRANSPORTATION

TOURISM

ENVIRONMENT AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Masungi rangers mobbed, 2 hospitalized
The organization said about 30 attackers "harassed and detained" its rangers while they were just eating at a food stall Friday morning.
CNN Philippines

Church, sectoral groups reiterate stance vs lifting of ban on open-pit mining in South Cotabato
The Diocese of Marbel and multi-sectoral groups have reiterated their stance opposing the amendment of the provision of the local environment code that bans open pit mining in South Cotabato.
Manila Bulletin

WATER and ENERGY