Ambitious promises from new Philippine president
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Ambitious promises from new Philippine president

MANILA (UCAN): The first State of the Nation Address [SONA] of newly-minted Philippine president, Ferdinand…

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Philippine religious leaders not intimidated by red-tagging threat 
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Philippine religious leaders not intimidated by red-tagging threat 

MANILA (UCAN): “Some among our ranks were red-tagged [labeled as communist]; irresponsible labels and name-calling…

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International concern as Sri Lanka troops demolish protest camp
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International concern as Sri Lanka troops demolish protest camp

COLOMBO (UCAN): Sri Lankan security forces demolished the main anti-government protest camp at the Presidential…

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Religious sisters in India refused Covid-19 death compensation
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Religious sisters in India refused Covid-19 death compensation

KERALA (UCAN): Church officials in the southern Indian state of Kerala are upset with the…

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Three killed in shooting at Ateneo University in Manila
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Three killed in shooting at Ateneo University in Manila

MANILA (UCAN): A lone gunman opened fire at a law school graduation ceremony the Arete…

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