Philippine lawmakers urged to push for ICC probe into drug war
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Philippine lawmakers urged to push for ICC probe into drug war

MANILA (UCAN): Rights organisations called on Philippine lawmakers to support pending resolutions in Congress that…

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Philippine Church questions delayed release of De Lima
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Philippine Church questions delayed release of De Lima

MANILA (UCAN): “Praise God for this good news. But, why only now? Why did it…

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Calls to help the vulnerable 10 years after devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan
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Calls to help the vulnerable 10 years after devastation of Super Typhoon Haiyan

HONG KONG (SE): In a statement on the 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Haiyan [Yolanda],…

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Former Philippine senator Leila de Lima finally released on bail
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Former Philippine senator Leila de Lima finally released on bail

MANILA (SE): Leila de Lima, former senator, justice minister, and human rights commissioner, was finally…

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Head of Caritas Philippines praises less violence in local elections
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Head of Caritas Philippines praises less violence in local elections

MANILA (AsiaNews): After being postponed twice for a year each time, local elections—barangays and youth…

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