Asked if a decision to release #DeLima and rejoin the #ICC would boost the #Philippines' chances of continuing to enjoy the #EU trading incentives, Neumann said that would be “a strong sign in which direction the country wants to move." #HumanRights #EUTrade #FreeDeLima #EJK #DrugWar

EU chief #UrsulaVonDerLeyen visits Philippines after rough ties with ex-president (Duterte)
https://m.republicworld.com/world-news/rest-of-the-world-news/eu-chief-ursula-von-der-leyen-visits-philippines-after-rough-ties-with-ex-president-articleshow.html

"#LONDON, #England – The International Criminal Court (#ICC) on Tuesday, July 18, junked the appeal of the #Marcos government, essentially allowing the continuation of investigations into #DrugWar-related killings in the country and the alleged #deathsquad in #DavaoCity under the leadership of former president Rodrigo #Duterte." #Philippines #EJK

ICC junks PH gov't appeal, probe into killings under Duterte continues
https://www.rappler.com/world/global-affairs/icc-junks-philippine-government-appeal-probe-killings-under-rodrigo-duterte-continues/

According to David neglecting abused women and children, the poor and the homeless, and victims of extrajudicial killings (EJKs) is far worse.

"#MANILA, #Philippines – Bishop Pablo Virgilio David called on #Catholics to 'respond in a spiritually intelligent way,' and not to 'turn into a lynch mob,' after a Filipino drag queen was accused of #blasphemy over a viral video." #CatholicChurch

Neglecting #EJK victims is also blasphemy, says #CBCP president
https://www.rappler.com/nation/neglecting-ejk-victims-also-blasphemy-cbcp-president-bishop-ambo-david/