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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Philippines appeals resumption of ICC drug war probe
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Philippines appeals resumption of ICC drug war probe

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine government said on January 20 that it intended to appeal an…

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Filipino historians cry foul over bid to rewrite history
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Filipino historians cry foul over bid to rewrite history

MANILA (UCAN): On October 24, the Catholic Historians’ Association of the Philippines [CHAP] criticised a…

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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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Too early to judge Marcos Jr. says Philippine bishop
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Too early to judge Marcos Jr. says Philippine bishop

MANILA (CNS): “The change of leadership  in government [of new president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,] will…

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