Rift between Marcos and Duterte deepens
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Rift between Marcos and Duterte deepens

MANILA (Agencies): At a rally in Davao against constitutional charter change, January 28, the former…

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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged
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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged

MANILA (UCAN): On the anniversary of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr., the Philippine opposition…

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In SONA Marcos pledges to refocus on rehabilitation in drug war
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In SONA Marcos pledges to refocus on rehabilitation in drug war

MANILA (AsiaNews): Nearly 13 months after he took office, Philippine president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.,…

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Philippine labour groups slam stingy wage rise
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Philippine labour groups slam stingy wage rise

MANILA (UCAN): Filipino labour groups slammed the Philippine government for what they called a “meager”…

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Philippines must stay aware of what happens under Marcos, bishop says
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Philippines must stay aware of what happens under Marcos, bishop says

(CNS): Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos the Philippines expressed hope for the renewal of…

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Bishop sounds nuclear alert on Marcos’ nuclear power aims
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Bishop sounds nuclear alert on Marcos’ nuclear power aims

MANILA (UCAN): “Our pastoral statement of No to BNPP [Bataan Nuclear Power Plant] rehabilitation stands,”…

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Caritas Philippines condemns bid to call off barangay polls
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Caritas Philippines condemns bid to call off barangay polls

MANILA (UCAN): “It is not right for the government to suppress electoral processes, especially as…

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