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By Marya Salamat MANILA –Jailed overseas Filipina worker (OFW) Jennifer Dalquez was saved from execution in the United Arab Emirates. The Court of Appeals in… 06/23/2017
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OFW Jennifer Dalquez acquitted, saved from death row
Progressive groups set ‘National Day of Prayer’ on June 12
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By Ian Irving Bazarte MANILA – Various progressive church, human rights and urban poor groups are set to hold an inter-faith prayer rally on Independence… 06/09/2017
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Resorts World Manila COO admits ‘Lapses in security’ in deadly attack
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MANILA–Resorts World Manila chief operations officer (COO) Stephen Reilly admitted their security system had lapses, allowing a lone gunman to attack the hotel-casino and cause… 06/09/2017
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Ex-senator, bishops file 3rd petition on martial law before SC
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MANILA, Philippines – Former senator Wigberto “Bobby” Tañada and several Catholic bishops were among those who filed the latest petition before the Supreme Court seeking… 06/09/2017
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Navotas fisherfolk protest impending reclamation
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To mark the World Environment Day on June 5, fisherfolk from Navotas led by Pambansang Lakas ng Kilusang Mamamalakaya ng Pilipinas (PAMALAKAYA) held a protest… 06/09/2017
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Countries call for end to killings in PH drug war
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United Nations member states urge the Philippines to launch a thorough and impartial investigation to punish those behind drug-related killings MANILA, Philippines – Despite Senator… 05/12/2017
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‘Business interests ran the day’ — Lopez
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — At times close to tears, and with passion in her voice, former Environment and Natural Resources secretary designate Regina Paz Lopez… 05/12/2017
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DAR voids illegal lease, sale of Hacienda Luisita CARP lands
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MANILA, Philippines — Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano on Wednesday voided the sale and leasing out of Hacienda Luisita farm lots awarded by the government… 04/28/2017
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Atom’s docu gets bronze at New York Festivals
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MANILA – Atom Araullo’s documentary “Warmer” won a bronze world medal at the New York Festivals Awards for international TV programs and films. The documentary,… 04/28/2017
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Talks conclude with more agreements on free land distribution
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After four days of intense formal negotiations and an extra day of back-channel talks, the parties firmed up their agreement on free land distribution “as… 04/13/2017
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