Three killed in shooting at Ateneo University in Manila
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Three killed in shooting at Ateneo University in Manila

MANILA (UCAN): A lone gunman opened fire at a law school graduation ceremony the Arete…

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Philippine religious leaders not intimidated by red-tagging threat 
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Philippine religious leaders not intimidated by red-tagging threat 

MANILA (UCAN): “Some among our ranks were red-tagged [labeled as communist]; irresponsible labels and name-calling…

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Ambitious promises from new Philippine president
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Ambitious promises from new Philippine president

MANILA (UCAN): The first State of the Nation Address [SONA] of newly-minted Philippine president, Ferdinand…

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Philippine government says it wants to end prison overcrowding 
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Philippine government says it wants to end prison overcrowding 

MANILA (UCAN): Authorities in the Philippines have announced long-overdue reforms seeking to end the suffering…

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Caritas Philippines launches earthquake aid initiative
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Caritas Philippines launches earthquake aid initiative

MANILA (UCAN): On July 28, CBCP News reported that Caritas Philippines launched an appeal to…

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