Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances
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Philippines pressured to end enforced disappearances

MANILA (UCAN): The Asian Forum for Development and Human Rights [FORUM-ASIA] called on the government…

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The silent tragedy of migrant workers in Lebanon
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The silent tragedy of migrant workers in Lebanon

BEIRUT (AsiaNews): Amid the war launched by Israel against Hezbollah in Lebanon, which is affecting…

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Bishop David elevated to cardinal: from a whirlwind to a soft breeze
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Bishop David elevated to cardinal: from a whirlwind to a soft breeze

VATICAN (RVA News): In a moment of profound reflection, Cardinal-elect Pablo Virgilio David, the bishop…

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Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists
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Philippine government urged not to ban ‘lumad’ term; stop red-tagging labour activists

MANILA (SE): Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro criticised a government move to ban…

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Philippines hails Indonesia for arresting runaway mayor
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Philippines hails Indonesia for arresting runaway mayor

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippines praised Indonesia for capturing Alice Guo, the former mayor of Bamban…

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