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UN human rights commissioner slams Duterte gov’t for “absence” of credible probes on EJKs

September 12, 2017

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein has hit the Duterte administration for an “apparent absence of credible investigations” into the reported thousands of extrajudicial killings, including the death of a 17-year old student. In his

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New PDEA head to focus cutting drug sources, reforming users

September 12, 2017

The new head of the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) will focus on cutting main sources of illegal drugs and reforming drug surrenderers. PDEA director general Aaron Aquino said Tuesday they will work with other government agencies to achieve this goal. Among

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House slashes Commission on Human Rights 2018 budget to P1,000

September 12, 2017

The House of Representatives slashed Tuesday the budget of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) to P1,000 over their alleged failure to fulfill its mandate of protecting human rights of Filipinos. The CHR has been asking a P678 million budget under the

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Zambales, Pampanga and Bataan on red alert as Maring maintains strength

September 12, 2017

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) put Zambales, Pampanga and Bataan provinces on red alert as tropical depression Maring  has crossed central Luzon. Weather forecaster Loriedin Dela Cruz said in a televised press briefing Tuesday  Zambales, Pampanga

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Five Maute members in early Tuesday fighting with military in Marawi

September 12, 2017

Five members of Maute terrorist group were killed in a latest encounter in the Marawi City early Tuesday morning. Lt. Col. Jo-ar Herrera, Joint Task Force Marawi, Civil Military Operation officer, said the Marines Special Operations Group under Joint Task Group Tiger

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(UPDATE) At least two dead from tropical depression Maring: NDRRMC

September 12, 2017

At least two people were reported killed in a landslide caused by heavy rain brought by Tropical Depression Maring in Rizal province early Tuesday morning. Romina Marasigan, National Risk Reduction and Manangement Council (NDRRMC) spokesperson, said Justine Fundal and Jude

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Less Filipinos victimized due to property crimes, but fear higher, SWS says

September 12, 2017

The number of Filipinos who became victims of crimes against property and any crimes fell to its lowest in June, while fear from burglars and theft on the streets went up during the second quarter, the Social Weather Stations Survey

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Catholic bishops “appalled” over killings of youth

September 12, 2017

The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) said Tuesday they are “appalled” over the  killing of Filipinos, especially teenagers. In a Pastoral Letter titled “Lord, Heal Our Land”, the bishops said they are “appalled” over the deaths of  17-year-old

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