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Philippine government freezes bank accounts of Rural Missionaries

MANILA (UCAN): The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines (RMP) expressed its “utmost dismay” with the…

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Filipino’s returning to Hong Kong trapped by Duterte’s travel ban
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Filipino’s returning to Hong Kong trapped by Duterte’s travel ban

HONG KONG (SE): After days of dithering, the government of Philippine president, Rodrigo Duterte, ordered…

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Martial law lifted but probe into Mindanao atrocities demanded
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Martial law lifted but probe into Mindanao atrocities demanded

“If Duterte is not afraid of having committed human rights violations and crimes against humanity under martial law, he should allow these international investigators into Mindanao,” he said.

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Delays in holding Philippine barangay polls questioned
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Delays in holding Philippine barangay polls questioned

MANILA (UCAN): Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila, has questioned the Philippine government’s decision to…

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Abrupt turnaround as Duterte dismisses Robredo from lead in drug war
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Abrupt turnaround as Duterte dismisses Robredo from lead in drug war

MANILA (SE): Only weeks after challenging Philippine vice-president, Leni Robredo, to head the government’s campaign…

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