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“By merely having access to social media, private individuals could publish their thoughts without need of self-policing or adhering to the ethical standard required of… 03/07/2024
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At Ground Level
SC defends judiciary from online abuse
South Africa takes Israel to ICJ on ‘genocide intent’
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Israel’s unrelenting, devastating attacks on the Gaza Strip in its war against Hamas has spurred South Africa to formally raise the issue of potential genocide… 01/12/2024
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Efforts vs. Manila Bay reclamation push on
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For many years, scientists and environmental advocates have cautioned the government against approving more proposals for land reclamation and coastal development projects in Manila Bay.… 08/25/2023
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Activists push back against red-tagging
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Sometimes, people just throw up their hands and shake their heads dejectedly: “But what can you do?” But often there’s really no alternative but to… 07/28/2023
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Calling out FM Jr. on HR violations
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Almost a year after taking office, the new administration hasn’t taken any perceptible step towards making decisive, positive changes in the country’s dismal human rights… 06/23/2023
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‘Most lethal’ US drones deployed in Balikatan 2023
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Yesterday, the US and Philippine military forces formally ended their 18-day joint war games under the 38th version of the Balikatan. The various exercises, held… 05/12/2023
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How far EDCA sites will be used remains unclear
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Last Wednesday the United States committed to allocate, by the end of fiscal year 2023, “more than $100 million in infrastructure investments at the new… 04/28/2023
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US-Phl troops prepare for possible war with China
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Live-fire training, using naval artillery gunfire and aviation rockets and bombs to sink a vessel in the West Philippine Sea, where China continues its aggressive… 03/24/2023
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Is the US preparing for war, or deterring it?
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By Satur Ocampo Five “agreed locations” had been previously designated for American military facilities to be established inside Philippine military bases. Their construction, funded with… 02/10/2023
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Search deal with China now voided: a back story
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By Satur Ocampo PhilStar It took almost 15 years to come up. Yet the Supreme Court ruling on June 10 – declaring as unconstitutional a… 01/27/2023
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