Martial law lifted but probe into Mindanao atrocities demanded
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Martial law lifted but probe into Mindanao atrocities demanded

“If Duterte is not afraid of having committed human rights violations and crimes against humanity under martial law, he should allow these international investigators into Mindanao,” he said.

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Delays in holding Philippine barangay polls questioned
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Delays in holding Philippine barangay polls questioned

MANILA (UCAN): Auxiliary Bishop Broderick Pabillo of Manila, has questioned the Philippine government’s decision to…

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Abrupt turnaround as Duterte dismisses Robredo from lead in drug war
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Abrupt turnaround as Duterte dismisses Robredo from lead in drug war

MANILA (SE): Only weeks after challenging Philippine vice-president, Leni Robredo, to head the government’s campaign…

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Church leaders welcome Leni Robredo as new Philippine anti-drug chief
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Church leaders welcome Leni Robredo as new Philippine anti-drug chief

MANILA (UCAN): Church leaders in the Philippines welcomed the appointment of the country’s vice president,…

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Law enforcement scandals strip bare fatal flaws in Philippines’ drug war
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Law enforcement scandals strip bare fatal flaws in Philippines’ drug war

The resignation on October 14 of the Philippines’ national police chief, Oscar Albayalde, after facing…

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