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This Day in History: February 4, 1899 By Quennie Ann J. Palafox Without any single doubt, the Filipino-American War is one of… 06/08/2018
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Philippines
1899: Betrayal of Trust: The San Juan Del Monte Bridge Incident
Then and now: US economic intervention in the Philippines
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IBON.org During the swearing-in of the new United States (US) ambassador to the Philippines in early November, US Secretary of State John Kerry stressed that… 06/08/2018
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Judicial independence in PH is under threat
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UN human rights expert: GENEVA –A UN human rights expert has expressed grave concerns about public threats issued against the Philippines’ Chief Justice by the… 06/08/2018
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Duterte threatens summary execution of drug suspects. Again.
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Human Rights Watch Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has issued a fresh reminder as to why his murderous “drug war” has earned United Nations and International Criminal Court scrutiny. Duterte… 06/08/2018
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Stop over-relying on foreign investments, government told
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IBON.org Soon after the enactment of the Ease of Doing Business and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, research group IBON said that the Duterte government… 06/08/2018
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Php750 minimum wage possible, non-inflationary and good for the economy–IBON
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Contrary to government and big employers’ claims, research group IBON said that raising minimum wages nationwide to Php750 is doable, need not spike prices further,… 06/08/2018
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Charter change for development?
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(Excerpt from IBON Facts & Figures) IBON.org The latest call for changes in the Philippine Constitution or Charter is the latest among the many attempts,… 06/08/2018
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UP conference honors Karl Marx’s 200th birthday
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How useful is Karl Marx, who was born 200 years ago, for understanding the world today, even the horrid times under Duterte? This question and… 05/25/2018
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Martial law victims start claiming compensation
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Hundreds of Martial Law human rights violations victims trooped to the Commission on Human Rights in Quezon City Friday to start claiming their compensations. Following… 05/25/2018
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‘Scandalous’: ‘Why do we pay Shell–Chevron’s P146.8-B income taxes in Malampaya?’ – Bayan Muna
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By MARYA SALAMAT Bulatlat.com MANILA – Amid the rapidly rising expenses of ordinary Filipinos, some of which are blamed on more taxes under the TRAIN… 05/25/2018
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