Philippine anti-terrorism law a threat to human rights
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine anti-terrorism law a threat to human rights

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine Supreme Court struck down a “killer caveat” in the controversial anti-terrorism…

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How did activist become a dirty word?
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How did activist become a dirty word?

Edita Tronqued-Burgos “I’m just an activist!” my son Jonas Burgos shouted over and over as…

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Philippine police disturb Mass at Quiapo church to grab publicity material
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Philippine police disturb Mass at Quiapo church to grab publicity material

MANILA (UCAN): Video footage showed at least two policemen accosting churchgoers at at the Minor…

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Country is proverbial frog in boiling water Philippine bishops say
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Country is proverbial frog in boiling water Philippine bishops say

MANILA (UCAN): The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) released a pastoral statement on…

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Migrant rights groups protest anti-terror bill
Posted in Hong Kong The Philippines

Migrant rights groups protest anti-terror bill

HONG KONG (SE): The 122nd anniversary of the declaration of the Philippine Independence was marked…

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