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“We understand the dangers posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, which is why we strongly urge the government to release political detainees for humanitarian reasons. If… 03/27/2020
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Philippines
Rights group calls for political prisoners release amid COVID-19 outbreak
3 of 5 workers in Luzon will likely lose wages, earnings due to Luzon lockdown
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By IBON Media Research group IBON said that 14.4 million non-regular workers and informal earners, or three-out-of five employed persons in Luzon, are most at… 03/27/2020
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Metro Manila on lockdown March 15
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By Rambo Talabong Rappler.com MANILA–Metro Manila, a region of over 12 million people, will be placed on lockdown for at least 30 days to contain… 03/13/2020
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Narratives of how is it really back home reverberate in halls of UN rights body
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GENEVA, Switzerland–With three oral interventions one after the other last Friday (March 6) and another last Monday (March 2), a team of Filipino rights defenders… 03/13/2020
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Dutch Police warns ‘Joma’ Sison of new threats to his security
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The Dutch Police has warned NDFP chief political consultant Prof. Jose Ma. ‘Joma’ Sison of new threats to his security, after they received reports of… 03/13/2020
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SMC offers cash for Bulacan fisherfolk to leave homes
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By Marlo Madrigal Bulatlat.com MANILA — Residents of a coastal community within the proposed location of a private international airport project claimed San Miguel Corporation… 03/13/2020
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Farmers lose Php85 billion during first year: Peasant livelihoods destroyed, food insecurity worsened by rice liberalization
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By IBON Media Enacted one year ago, the Rice Liberalization Law or Republic Act (RA) 11203 removed quantitative restrictions on rice importation and replaced this… 03/13/2020
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‘Magkano at hanggang kanino?’: Hontiveros reveals bribery in entry of POGO workers
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The senator confronts immigration officials at a hearing after an informant alleges that the entry of POGO employees is facilitated for P10,000 per person By… 02/21/2020
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With 14 cases, Trillanes awaits fate for non-bailable kidnapping
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The former senator says he is prepared to go to jail once more. ‘Ito na yung landas na pinili naming gampanan.’ By Lian Buan Rappler.com… 02/21/2020
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PH coronavirus watch: Suspected cases per region, as of February 14, 2020
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Based on the Department of Health’s monitoring as of February 14, 2020 Rappler.com MANILA, Philippines – The Department of Health has placed several people under… 02/21/2020
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