Bayan Muna leader cried ‘Pulis! Pulis!’
Earlier story: Bayan Muna leader in Koronadal abducted
Earlier story: Bayan Muna leader in Koronadal abducted
Philippines high court fails to review case of ‘Abadilla 5’
UA-182-2007: PHILIPPINES: Supreme Court fails to review death
sentences of five torture victims seven years on
PHILIPPINES: Torture; falsification of police records; denial of the
right to have a fair trial; excessive court delays; denial of
detainees rights to adequate medical attention; lack of domestic
judicial remedy
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Filipinos in US urge support for family amendments in immigration bill
WASHINGTON — With the U.S. Senate poised to vote on a compromise immigration reform bill (S.1348) next week, the National Federation of Filipino American Associations has joined other civil rights organizations in calling for improvements to the measure as a condition for supporting it.
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Filipinos in NY hold health fair
HEALTH FAIR ASSERTS THE BASIC HUMAN RIGHT OF FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS
New York, NY ? On Sunday, June 3rd, Filipino doctors of the University of the Philippines Medical Alumni Society in America (UPMASA) and members of DAMAYAN Migrant Workers Association spearheaded a collaboration to bridge community health disparities by linking highly skilled professionals and marginalized domestic workers through Ang Kalusugan ay Karapatang Pang-tao (Health is a Basic Human Right) Health Fair. Over 150 individuals availed of the free services.
“We are excited about this project,” stated Dr. Lou Publico, President-elect of the NY-NJ-CT UPMASA Chapter, “We hope to respond to the needs of our kababayans [compatriots] who may have difficulty in basic health screening services.”
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Somalia: IFJ says government must end attacks on radio stations
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) today said the Somalia government must put end to its policy of media harassment and intimidation after authorities shut down three radio stations in Mogadishu for the third time this year over allegations they were ?backing terrorists.?
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