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Measles kills 25 – City Health Office
The City Health Office has recorded 25 death cases due to measles as of November 2017 to April 2018.
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A month after arrest of six peasant organizers in Negros Oriental, Karapatan reiterates call for their release
“The illegal arrest and continuing detention of the six young peasant organizers in Negros Oriental based on trumped up charges filed by soldiers is a classic case of criminalization of political dissent and human rights activism,” said Karapatan Secretary General Cristina Palabay, a month after the arrest of the six organizers of the Kilusang Magbubukid…
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NDFP open to revival of peace talks
The National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) on Wednesday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s openness to revive the stalled peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the NDFP.
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Duterte orders negotiators to work on resuming talks with Reds
The Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) have stepped closer to resuming formal peace negotiations. In a tweet Wednesday night, Presidential peace process adviser Jesus Dureza announced that GRP President Rodrigo Duterte has directed his peace negotiators to work on resuming formal talks with…
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AFP plans biz protection oplan vs NPA offensives
The Armed Forces of the Philippines-Eastern Mindanao Command urged businessmen to coordinate with the military and other local authorities after the recent reported burning of heavy equipment allegedly by the New People’s Army (NPA) in three areas in the Davao City.
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Coke chokes workers, Davao police illegally arrests unionists protesting violations vs workers’ rights – Karapatan
Karapatan condemned the violent dispersal of striking Coca Cola workers in Davao City on April 2, 2018 and the subsequent illegal arrest of 10 union members, all belonging to the Kilusan ng Manggagawa Laban sa Coca-Cola (KIMACO), an affiliate of national labor group Kilusang Mayo Uno (KMU). (Photo: Members of KIMACO-KMU protest outside the Coca-Cola…
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ALAB Analysis: Divorce Bill, kailangan ba?
Sisirain nga ba ng divorce ang pamilyang Pilipino? Panoorin ang episode ng ALAB Analysis tungkol sa kakapasang divorce bill sa Kongreso. Makakasama ni Inday Espina-Varona si Rep. Arlene Brosas at Jane Balleta ng grupong GABRIELA. The post ALAB Analysis: Divorce Bill, kailangan ba? appeared first on Altermidya.
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An extraordinary gathering
A day after the predominantly Catholic Philippines celebrated Easter Sunday, hundreds of activists, artists, journalists, past and present government officials and leaders of sectoral organizations gathered at a place in Makati City. It was an event rarely seen in many years. Most of those who attended would rather not be seen together, much less talk…