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Read more about the article Update on the Appeal to UNESCO regarding classification of Ampatuan massacre case as resolved
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Update on the Appeal to UNESCO regarding classification of Ampatuan massacre case as resolved

Greetings from the Philippines! We hope this letter finds you safe and well during such difficult times. We – the families of the journalists killed in the Ampatuan massacre, as well as media groups, civil society organizations, and concerned citizens who have stood with them in their continuing search for justice – wish to express our distress and disappointment as news reports, including from government media, have called attention to UNESCO’s classification of the entire case as “resolved” and citing this as an accomplishment of the Duterte administration and its efforts to protect journalists.

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Read more about the article FULL TEXT: Statement of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

FULL TEXT: Statement of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte during the General Debate of the 75th Session of the United Nations General Assembly

I am honored to address you today on behalf of the Filipino people on the 75th anniversary of the United Nations.

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Read more about the article DIGITAL KADAYAWAN STARTS
'DIGITAL' KADAYAWAN STARTS. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio sounds the ceremonial gong to formally kick off this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw celebration during the city hall's flag ceremony at Quezon Park on Monday, August 17, 2020. Mayor Sara urged the public to stay at home amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as this year’s festivities will go online. (Photo courtesy of Davao CIO)

DIGITAL KADAYAWAN STARTS

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio sounds the ceremonial gong to formally kick off this year’s Kadayawan sa Dabaw celebration during the city hall's flag ceremony at Quezon Park on Monday, August 17, 2020. Mayor Sara urged the public to stay at home amidst the Covid-19 pandemic as this year’s festivities will go online. (Photo courtesy of Davao CIO)

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Read more about the article Cagayan de Oro bishop, peace group condemns murder of peace consultant Echanis
This photo release shows national chairperson of the partylist Anakpawis and a consultant to the peace talks, Randall Echanis. He was killed past midnight, August 10, in his rented house in Novaliches. (Photo courtesy of Anakpawis)

Cagayan de Oro bishop, peace group condemns murder of peace consultant Echanis

Archbishop of Cagayan de Oro Diocese Antonio Ledesma joined other church leaders condemning the killing of peasant leader and peace consultant Randall Echanis.

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