Human Rights

Raps vs abducted Bayan Muna leader slammed

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Jul 03, 2007

The group said the charge against Gilbert Cardino illustrates the fact that the Arroyo regime has rigorously, systematically and intentionally waging an all-out war against the Filipino people who are participating in legitimate struggles against political repression and human-rights violations.

EU ends mission, offers help on killings

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Jun 29, 2007

Winding up a 10-day “needs assessment mission” to look into the extra-judicial killings in the country, the European group headed by European Union Ambassador Alistair Macdonald offered today “technical assistance” to the government in the investigation of extrajudicial killings, the prosecution of the suspects and witness protection.

Hungry little child

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Jun 29, 2007


A child sleeps in front of a Chowking branch along Ilustre Street, Davao City. According to child advocates, landless families are forced to send their children to work as hired hands in plantations and farms. Many of them opt to move to the cities. Read the story (Photo by Keith Bacongco)