IFJ mourns the loss of another journalist in the Philippines
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) is extremely saddened by reports that Cavite-based freelance photojournalist Dodie Nu?ez was killed in an attack on May 21.
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Writers, journalists, artists launch signature drive for desaparecidos
Aussie troops, mining firms not welcome in Mindanao: group
Southern Philippines a hotspot for foreign war games and giant mining projects
MANILA — The presence of Australian military troops and mining companies in the Philippines, which President Gloria Arroyo is literally begging for in her state visits, will only aggravate the volatile peace and order situation in the country particularly in Mindanao, environmental activists from Kalikasan Peoples Network for the Environment (Kalikasan PNE) warned today.
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Pimentel says pressure may have led to Sarmiento resignation
MANILA — Senate Minority Leader Aquilino ?Nene? Q. Pimentel,
Jr. (PDP-Laban) today expressed regret over the
resignation of Commissioner Rene Sarmiento as head of
the Commission on Election?s task force that will
investigate poll fraud in Maguindanao.
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PCCI urges thorough, transparent review of Philippines’s broadband contract with China firm
MANILA — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is calling for a thorough and transparent review of government?s contract for the installation of a broadband network.