A Christian Aid partner organisation, Focus on the Global South, Philippines, says there have been 18 killings since April this year.
It says that most of the murders have not been properly investigated and remain unresolved, leading to speculation among activists that they may have been politically motivated.
Christian Aid and its partners are asking the Philippines government to investigate the rising number of killings of social activists, journalists and church and aid workers.
Church and civil society groups say around 600 activists have been killed in the Philippines since 2001. The majority of the victims were shot by unidentified gunmen.
A Christian Aid partner organisation, Focus on the Global South, Philippines, says there have been 18 killings since April this year.
It says that most of the murders have not been properly investigated and remain unresolved, leading to speculation among activists that they may have been politically motivated.
According to Christian Aid’s partners, the majority of the recent victims were peaceful campaigners belonging to legal organisations such as trades unions, peace groups and organisations representing farmers and indigenous peoples.
