Philippines hikes bounty on fugitive preacher
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippines hikes bounty on fugitive preacher

MANILA (UCAN): Philippine authorities have announced a 10-million peso [US$171,000] bounty for information leading to…

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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69
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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69

MANILA (SE): Redemptorist Father Amado Picardal, a peace advocate who campaigned against the drug-related killings…

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A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all
Posted in Commentary Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary

A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all

In the Philippines, out of a population of about 110 million, there are 20 million…

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Philippine government under fire over new rights panel
Posted in International The Philippines

Philippine government under fire over new rights panel

MANILA (UCAN): Philippine government’s new Special Committee on Human Rights Coordination, a  “super body” set…

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In SONA Marcos pledges to refocus on rehabilitation in drug war
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In SONA Marcos pledges to refocus on rehabilitation in drug war

MANILA (AsiaNews): Nearly 13 months after he took office, Philippine president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.,…

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