MANILA – Early on, President Benigno Aquino III vowed to put an end to the killings and bring perpetrators to justice. Aquino signed in November… 01/11/2013
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Aquino administration’s human rights policy: Big in words, too little in action
SC junks case on Comelec and dynasties
MANILA, Philippines – The Supreme Court affirmed on Tuesday, January 8, its earlier dismissal of a petition that asked the Commission on Elections to implement… 01/11/2013
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Over 1,000 hurt during Nazarene procession
MANILA, Philippines – At least 1,485 devotees were given medical attention during the procession of the image of the Black Nazarene, the Philippine Red Cross… 01/11/2013
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New law gives some hope to kin of victims of enforced disappearance
The new law, the first of its kind in Asia, imposes a punishment of life imprisonment on those directly involved in the crime of enforced… 12/28/2012
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Most Filipinos hopeful for 2013
MANILA, Philippines – The year 2013 brings hope for most Filipinos, according to the Social Weather Stations survey released Friday, December 28. The yearend survey,… 12/28/2012
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DC Pinoy groups press stop to mining-related human rights abuses
(Petition delivery part of “National Day of Action” calling on Philippine government to hold military accountable for Tampakan Massacre and other acts of violence against… 12/14/2012
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Damage due to ‘Pablo’ balloons to P14-B
MANILA, Philippines – The amount of damage due to typhoon “Pablo” has reached P14 billion, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said… 12/14/2012
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‘Pablo’ damage: P900-M for roads
MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Public Works and Highways on Wednesday said Typhoon “Pablo” destroyed an estimated P900 million in national structures, particularly roads… 12/14/2012
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Once progressive Cateel, now in ruins
MANILA – Cateel in Davao Oriental was once a progressive town that was visited by residents from neighboring areas so they can buy food and… 12/14/2012
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Andres Bonifacio honored, remembered on his 149th bday
By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Filipinos celebrate this Nov 30 the 149th birthday of the man they call as the great plebian, Andres Bonifacio.… 12/14/2012
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