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MANILA (LiCAS News): The IBON Foundation policy group observed in late March that a Philippine…

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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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Fifty peso wage hike in Metro Manila dismissed as grossly inadequate
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Fifty peso wage hike in Metro Manila dismissed as grossly inadequate

MANILA (LiCAS News): The Church People–Workers Solidarity [CWS] labour rights group dismissed a recent 50…

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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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President’s policies worsened the food crisis Philippine farmers say
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President’s policies worsened the food crisis Philippine farmers say

MANILA (LiCAS News): The Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas [KMP] farmers group raised concerns about how…

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