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May 5, 2020 By IBON Media & Communications Research group IBON said that 97% of 11.4 million served beneficiaries are barely surviving the lockdown with… 05/08/2020
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POGOs not an essential sector, only 0.23% of gov’t annual tax revenues
Dumaguete mourns death of broadcaster 2 days after World Press Freedom Day
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By RITCHE T. SALGADO Bulatlat.com MANILA — Just two days after the world commemorated the World Press Freedom Day and on the same day that… 05/08/2020
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Media groups denounce arrest of Panay journos
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“In this time of crisis, asserting our right to free expression is crucial. During these dark times, our voices need to be heard, not stifled.”… 05/08/2020
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Int’l and local media groups call for Tacloban journalist’s freedom amid COVID-19
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May 4, 2020 Kodao.org Media organizations worldwide are calling for the release of Tacloban-based reporter Frenchie Mae Cumpio and other jailed journalists throughout Asia amid… 05/08/2020
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Labor Day in the PH: At least 76 relief operations volunteers and activists arrested
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By Rebecca Marie Dabalos Manila Today Is holding a community feeding program a crime? Should posting a photo of yourself with a placard prompt an… 05/08/2020
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Millions of Filipinos going hungry, suffer amid worst mass unemployment in history
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On the sixth week of lockdown: April 21, 2020 By IBON Media Research group IBON said that millions of Filipinos are going hungry and suffering… 04/24/2020
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Luzon-wide lockdown after April 30 not needed, health experts tell Duterte
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Rappler.com MANILA–There was a near-consensus among health policy experts consulted by President Rodrigo Duterte that the current Luzon-wide lockdown be lifted on April 30, with… 04/24/2020
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Emergency relief and COVID-19 response more important than debt payments
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April 16, 2020 By IBON Media Emergency relief for millions of Filipino families during the unprecedented COVID-19 crisis is more important than mindless debt servicing,… 04/24/2020
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Ex-solon, relief volunteers released on bail
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By Aaron Macaraeg Bulatlat.com “MANILA–Relief operation volunteers from Sagip Kanayunan and Tulong Anakpawis and former Anakpawis Partylist Representative Ariel Casilao have been granted temporary freedom… 04/24/2020
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Bayan Muna debunks Duterte’s ‘lack of budget for COVID-19’ rhetoric
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By Aaron Macaraeg Bulatlat.com MANILA–In just one week, President Rodrigo Duterte changed his tune. On Monday, April 6, Duterte claimed the government does not have… 04/09/2020
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