Caution against ‘pork barrel’ health programme in the Philippines
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Caution against ‘pork barrel’ health programme in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, the bishop of Kalookan, the Philippines, joined opposition politicians…

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Philippine bishops’ commission on social action calls for end to political dynasties 
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Philippine bishops’ commission on social action calls for end to political dynasties 

MANILA (SE): An Anti-Dynasty Law should be passed without delay,” said Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, chairperson…

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The proliferation of child abuse in the Philippines
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The proliferation of child abuse in the Philippines

Andrea was just eight-years-old, living in a small town in Zambales, the Philippines, when her…

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Filipinos urged to join anti-graft rallies on November 30
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Filipinos urged to join anti-graft rallies on November 30

MANILA (UCAN): Thousands of Filipinos are expected to join nationwide anti-corruption rallies led by the…

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Philippine rights groups decry ‘heroic burial’ for Martial Law architect
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Philippine rights groups decry ‘heroic burial’ for Martial Law architect

MANILA (UCAN): The burial on November 22 of former Philippine senator and Martial Law-era legal…

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