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President Rodrigo Duterte witnesses the hand over of check by Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua to Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo at the Music Room in Malacañan Palace on June 27, 2017. The check from the Chinese government amounting to P15-million is intended for the rehabilitation of Marawi City. (TOTO LOZANO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

China donates P15M for Marawi relief ops, rehab

The Government of the People's Republic of China donated P15 million to aid the relief operations and rehabilitation of Marawi.

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Senator Sonny Angara graces Tagum City’s celebration of the 156th birth anniversary of Dr. Jose Rizal held in Busaon Integrated School last June 19, 2017. (Roy Banias/CIO Tagum)

Angara lauds Tagum’s eco-friendly development

A Philippine senator lauded Tagum City for its pro-environmental practices despite its progressive development.

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Your lipstick, and other women’s needs in Marawi

Beyond the issue of lipstick donations, a critical inquiry on “for whom and for what” our efforts are would always be a sensible question for donors and volunteers. Are we extending support to alleviate the suffering of our fellow human beings, or do our efforts only reinforce the existing social order that oppresses the majority, including and especially women?

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