The number of casualties from Tropical Storm Ondoy (international name Ketsana) has already reached 324. At least 277 were reported dead, 5 injured and 42… 10/01/2009
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Update on Typhoon Ondoy, Oct. 1, 2009
Noynoy: New Hope or Old Trapo?
If Noynoy Aquino wins the presidency because he capitalized on the popularity and legacy of his mother, it should not surprise him that some people… 09/16/2009
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Mother braves uncertainty to find abducted son
At 56, Wilma Rodriguez’s first trip out of town. She has always considered herself as a homebody, going out only to attend mass or buy… 09/16/2009
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Priest Who Advocated Human Rights, Peasant Activist Murdered in Eastern Visayas
The murders of peasant activist Romulo Mendoba and Father Cecilio Lucero, both of Eastern Visayas, have been blamed on the military’s Oplan Bantay Laya. In… 09/16/2009
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For Families of Desaparecidos, Hope Springs Eternal
The International Day of the Disappeared on Aug. 30 was marked in the Philippines with a ringing of the bells to honor those taken by… 09/16/2009
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10 Years of VFA Worsened Abuse of Filipino Women, Children by US Troops — Gabriela
“It is the experience of every nation that wherever there is a concentration of American soldiers for a prolonged period of time, exploitation and abuse… 09/16/2009
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Navy Whistleblower Named ‘Woman of Courage’
MANILA — Former Navy officer Lt. Senior Grade Mary Nancy Gadian was recognized as a “Woman of Courage” by Gabriela, the most prestigious women’s group… 09/16/2009
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For Doing Its Job, CHR Is Now Under Attack
The Philippine military, through its attack dogs Pastor Alcover and Jovito Palparan, are trying to discredit the Commission on Human Rights and its chairperson, Leila… 09/01/2009
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Activist Shot Dead by Paramilitary Group
By Bulatlat An organizer of agricultural workers was killed by suspected elements of the paramilitary group Revolutionary Proletarian Army- Alex Boncayao Brigade (RPA- ABB), August… 09/01/2009
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Arroyo’s US ‘Food Trip’ Reflects Poor Policies, Arrogance
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAO MANILA — Fish paste, vegetable leaves, instant noodles. These are the usual food that one would find on the dining… 09/01/2009
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