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Read more about the article Media, HR groups hit PNoy’s human rights remarks as arrogant
AQUINO PLEDGES HELP TO MINDANAO BUSINESS. President Benigno Aquino III promised business leaders that government will bring more infrastructure, surplus in power supply and funds to support the region’s economy heading towards the ASEAN 2015 integration during his keynote at the 22nd Mindanao Business Conference on August 8 at SMX Convention Center at SM Lanang. (davaotoday.com photo by Medel V. Hernani)

Media, HR groups hit PNoy’s human rights remarks as arrogant

Filipino media and human rights groups described as arrogant the remarks of President Benigno Aquino before a Belgian audience on the state of the country's human rights in the course of the government counterinsurgency campaign.

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Read more about the article Davao activists slam Palparan’s transfer to AFP custody
Youth and other advocates urge for the prosecution of fugitive Ret. Gen. Jovito Palparan, accused of committing many human rights abuses during the Aquino government, after he was arrested by authorities Tuesday.

Davao activists slam Palparan’s transfer to AFP custody

Hanimay Suazo, Karapatan Regional Secretary General, said that it is not surprising when Palparan sought to be transferred to AFP’s custody.

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Read more about the article NPA calls for cessation of AFP operations to release POWs in Bukidnon
Communist guerillas sing the Internationale during the NPA anniversary celebration last March in Compostela Valley province. (davaotoday.com file photo by Ace R. Morandante)

NPA calls for cessation of AFP operations to release POWs in Bukidnon

“NPA will immediately declare its own suspension of offensive operations with the same duration and scope as soon as the GPH declares its SOMO and SOPO.”

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