Oil sticker shock exposes cost of war on Philippine poor
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Oil sticker shock exposes cost of war on Philippine poor

MANILA (LiCAS News): The National Council of Churches in the Philippines [NCCP] called on the…

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Challenging the cancer of corruption in the Philippines
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Challenging the cancer of corruption in the Philippines

Typhoons, floods and earthquakes continue to rock the Philippines, bringing more destruction, misery and poverty…

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Activists decry use of plastics in Philippine road construction initiative
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Activists decry use of plastics in Philippine road construction initiative

MANILA (LiCAS): “We shouldn’t depend on false solutions,” said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner for…

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Fears of severe impact as oil spill reaches Philippine shoreline 
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Fears of severe impact as oil spill reaches Philippine shoreline 

MANILA (LiCAS News): The oil spill from the oil tanker which sank in Manila Bay…

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SONA: Philippine president urged to deal with pressing issues
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SONA: Philippine president urged to deal with pressing issues

MANILA (UCAN/Agencies): “Ensuring affordable rice for all Filipinos is crucial for alleviating poverty and enhancing…

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