Various church groups today vowed to stand against human trafficking describing it as an “absolute evil” which denies dignity of the victims.
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Organic food advocates hailed the Supreme Court ruling which permanently stopped the field trials of the genetically modified eggplant or BT Talong saying it is a “milestone” in their campaign to protect the country’s agricultural biodiversity.
Partylist lawmakers today urged the government to pass the Human Rights Defenders Bill which provides penalties for violations of the rights of human rights workers.
More than a hundred Filipino artists and musicians are coming together in a musical collaboration for the campaign supporting the indigenous peoples of Mindanao.
An alliance of child rights advocates called on the government to act swiftly on stopping the attacks against indigenous peoples schools who are closed on allegations that they are run by the New People’s Army.
An interfaith network supporting the indigenous peoples rights is launched in a hotel in Cagayan de Oro today.
The city’s electricity provider Davao Light and Power Corporation on Monday announced that power interruptions will continue with an estimate of one hour to a maximum of 1 and a half hours power off, despite the fact that Therma South Incorporated coal-fired plant went back online around 12:16 am today.
Davao City Mayor Duterte was lectured on Christian values by Catholic leaders here after a meeting Friday.
The local chapter of the women’s group, Gabriela, said it would look forward to another speech by Mayor Rodrigo Duterte that is devoid of expletives similar to what he gave during the One Billion Rising event last year.
Senatorial candidate and Bayan Muna Partylist Rep. Neri Colmenares defended presidential candidate Senator Grace Poe after the Commission on Elections Second Division ruled to disqualify Poe based on her residency and citizenship.
