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MANILA, Philippines — Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael Mariano on Wednesday voided the sale and leasing out of Hacienda Luisita farm lots awarded by the government… 04/28/2017
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DAR voids illegal lease, sale of Hacienda Luisita CARP lands
Ensure Luisita distribution to show resolve in land reform, peace – IBON
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IBON today urged the Duterte administration to ensure the distribution of the Hacienda Luisita and provide support services to farmers to show its resolve in… 04/28/2017
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NUSP Statement on free education
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Last year, Filipino students nationwide welcomed the introduction of free tuition in all state universities and colleges (SUCs) for academic year 2017-2018. Because of the… 04/28/2017
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In defense of the poor
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Statement of National Anti Poverty Commission Lead Convenor, Secretary Liza Maza, April 20, 2017 How society perceives poverty and the poor influence policy decisions and… 04/28/2017
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Kadamay 1, Homelessness 0
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On April 4, President Duterte announced that he was giving Kadamay what it wants, meaning providing to the urban poor the bare, rotting, empty houses… 04/28/2017
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Private sector-led housing undermines meager budget
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“The problematic private sector-led housing program of government further undermines the meager housing budget. So-called low-cost socialized housing, for instance, now has a price ceiling… 04/28/2017
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Filipinos lack access to water, electricity despite megadams
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In commemoration of the International Day of Action for Rivers and Against Large Dams, Filipino groups opposed to large dams said that while megadams are… 04/28/2017
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Atom’s docu gets bronze at New York Festivals
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MANILA – Atom Araullo’s documentary “Warmer” won a bronze world medal at the New York Festivals Awards for international TV programs and films. The documentary,… 04/28/2017
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Lumad women, advocates for peace invigorate Toronto!
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On the Toronto leg of their speaking tour, the Philippine delegation for mining justice, the human rights situation and the welfare of lumads (indigenous peoples… 04/13/2017
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Holy Week traditions in the Philippines
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MANILA, Philippines – The Holy Week (or Mahal na Araw) features the story of Jesus Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. The different levels of devotion… 04/13/2017
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