Even as the Arroyo government publicly declares it is for peace in Mindanao, a National Interfaith Humanitarian Mission conducted in North Cotabato and Maguindanao from… 11/03/2008
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Interfaith Mission Deplores All-out War, Humanitarian Crisis in N. Cotabato, Maguindanao
Black Friday Protest Set for Beheaded OFW
An alliance of overseas Filipino workers’ organizations based in the Middle East has set October 17 as a “Black” Friday to protest against and condemn… 10/16/2008
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Impeachment Complaint vs GMA Filed
The fourth impeachment complaint against Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo was filed at 7:40 am today. Jose de Venecia III was joined by Editha Burgos, Erlinda Cadapan… 10/16/2008
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7 Stranded OFWs in Kuwait Remain in Jail
Seven out of the 40 stranded workers in Kuwait remain at the Central Jail in Kuwait, according to the Asia Pacific Mission for Migrants (APMM).… 10/16/2008
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Solon Debunks Andaya, Says OFWs Not US Recession Proof
In reaction to Department of Budget and Management Rolando Andaya, Gabriela Women’s Party Representative Liza Maza said the global financial crisis and the US recession… 10/16/2008
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Baguio City Council Condemns Activist’s Disappearance
BAGUIO CITY (246 kms north of Manila) – The Baguio City Council on Sept. 29 approved a resolution “condemning the involuntary disappearance of Cordillera Peoples… 10/16/2008
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Filipino Teachers Mark World Teachers’ Day with Protest
In commemoration of the World Teachers’ Day, more than 300 public school teachers trooped to the Batasang Pambansa Complex this afternoon and called for higher… 10/16/2008
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US Financial Crisis Could Lead to Job Losses in RP
Just how vulnerable is the Philippines to the effects of the US financial crisis? Mrs. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo said the Philippines is equipped to withstand the… 10/06/2008
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Melamine Contamination Caused by Corporate Greed, Import Liberalization, Gov’t Neglect
Two doctors, one an advocate of community-based health programs and the other a toxicology expert, said that corporate greed, import liberalization, and the lack of… 10/06/2008
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Backlash of U.S. Financial Crisis: RP economy to suffer — IBON Foundation
Contrary to government officials’ claim that the current U.S. financial crisis has little impact on the Philippine economy, independent think-tank IBON Foundation deems otherwise. (Read… 09/26/2008
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