New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights
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New executive director for Caritas Philippines hopes for stronger human rights

MANILA (LiCAS News): On June 2, Caritas Philippines announced the appointment of Father Carmelo “Tito”…

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Caritas Philippines hails Supreme Court ruling on ‘red-tagging’
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Caritas Philippines hails Supreme Court ruling on ‘red-tagging’

MANILA (SE): “This decision is a victory for justice and a crucial step for a…

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Uproar over terror charge laid against Filipino activists
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Uproar over terror charge laid against Filipino activists

MANILA (UCAN): Rights activists and environmentalists have expressed dismay when two Filipino activists, Fritz Jay…

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Philippine religious superiors stand with red-tagged missionary sisters
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Philippine religious superiors stand with red-tagged missionary sisters

MANILA (SE): The Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines [CMSP] reaffirmed its commitment to…

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Killing of Filipino journalist sparks uproar
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Killing of Filipino journalist sparks uproar

Joseph Peter Calleja The killing of Percival Mabasa, an outspoken radio journalist known for his…

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