Protection against maritime pollution in the Philippines inadequate
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Protection against maritime pollution in the Philippines inadequate

MANILA (RVA News): A group of environmental advocates, fisherfolk, and civil society groups raised concern…

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Rights groups slam Philippine police over violent dispersal of students protest
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Rights groups slam Philippine police over violent dispersal of students protest

TACLOBAN (UCAN): Rights groups have expressed concern over the violent dispersal of an August 16…

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Child witnesses protected by bishop and senator
Posted in Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary Human Rights The Philippines

Child witnesses protected by bishop and senator

Were it not for the courageous few Philippine bishops, priests and human rights defenders, among…

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Philippine government slammed over ‘abducted’ activists
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Philippine government slammed over ‘abducted’ activists

MANILA (UCAN): Rights activists criticised the Philippine government for its treatment of two environmental activists…

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Participation encouraged in Fifth Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy
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Participation encouraged in Fifth Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy

(RVA News): Officials The World Apostolic Congress on Mercy [WACOM] called on the faithful to…

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