Covid-19 affecting Filipino overseas remittances
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Covid-19 affecting Filipino overseas remittances

MANILA (UCAN): Remittances sent home by Filipinos working overseas are expected to drop sharply because…

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Pandemic paves way for labour malpractice in Philippines
Posted in Asia Features | Commentary Human Rights NEWS Social Justice The Philippines

Pandemic paves way for labour malpractice in Philippines

Joseph Peter Calleja Anna (not her real name) came to me for legal advice. After…

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Law making 16 the age of consent must be passed
Posted in Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary The Philippines

Law making 16 the age of consent must be passed

Jennifer (not her real name) was only 12-years-old when an adult neighbour, a 37-years-old man…

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Seeking work for drug war families
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Seeking work for drug war families

Manila (UCAN): Vincentian priest Father Danny Pilario has appealed for people to support families of…

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Stolen image of Child Jesus returned to parish in Leyte
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Stolen image of Child Jesus returned to parish in Leyte

MANILA (UCAN): A Catholic antique collector returned a stolen, centuries-old Santo Niño (Child Jesus) image…

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