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HRW: Drug war, attacks vs critics 'deepened' rights crisis in Philippines

The human rights crisis in the Philippines “deepened” during President Rodrigo Duterte’s second year in office as his administration... Read more

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9 hours ago - Budget watchdog Social Watch Philippines appeals to Congress to fast track passage of the delayed General Appropriations Bill for 2019 as the government is expe...

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How to rehab Manila Bay — earth lawyer Oposa

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The disease they call depression

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Lotto Jan 17, 2019

EZ2/LVM

(Evening draw) (In exact order) - 5 17

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