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By Ed Maranan Some of the country’s best and brightest have been behind bars for many years. In the Philippines, they are called political detainees… 08/19/2016
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Philippines
Art as Resistance in Political Prisons
Local courts grant bail for 8 NDFP consultants
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By RONALYN V. OLEA Bulatlat MANILA — Local courts granted the urgent motions for release on bail of eight consultants of the National Democratic Front… 08/12/2016
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353 NGOs urge stop to killings
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LONDON (2nd August 2016) – Civil society groups from across the globe, including prominent human rights NGOs, have called on UN drug control authorities to urge… 08/05/2016
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Condemn Surge in Killings of Criminal Suspects
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(New York) – The International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) and United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) should urgently condemn the alarming surge in… 08/05/2016
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Philippine Police Killing Surge Prompts Probes
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Senate and Rights Body to Investigate Drug Dealer Deaths By Phelim Kine The Philippine Senate and the official Commission on Human Rights (CHR) are undertaking… 07/29/2016
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A show of political will or disregard for due process?
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By BENJIE OLIVEROS Since the beginning of his campaign for the presidency, Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of disregarding due process, especially with his endorsement… 07/22/2016
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Elitist politics and economics: the real Aquino legacy
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Towards the end of its six years in office, the Aquino government boasted its legacy of inclusive growth. Indeed for its neoliberal thrusts the Aquino… 07/22/2016
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Groups condemn SC’s dismissal of plunder charges vs. ex-Pres. Arroyo
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DAVAO CITY — Partylist lawmaker Carlos Isagani Zarate on Tuesday, July 19 expressed disappointment with the Supreme Court’s dismissal of plunder charges against former President… 07/19/2016
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Philippine officials shrug at surge in drug killings
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Philippine National Police chief, Director General Ronald dela Rosa, provides cold comfort for Filipinos aghast at the surge in police killings of suspected drug dealers… 07/12/2016
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VP Robredo is Duterte’s housing czar
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MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – President Rodrigo Duterte offered Vice President Leni Robredo a Cabinet post, specifically the position of chairperson of the Housing and Urban… 07/08/2016
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