Many of these children might have been forced to leave school to earn a living. In 2006 some 2.5 million children aged 5 to 17 were working either to augment family income or simply to survive. The number of children in school is also dropping: in SY 2005-2006 only 84% of children aged 6-11 was able to attend elementary school, a sharp decrease from 90% in 2001-2002.
Below is a statement released by Pastor Berlin Guerrero, the UCCP priest abducted by government agents last week: What does…
The Philippine Supreme Court today dismissed the rebellion cases against six leftist congressmen known as the “Batasan 6,” among them Anakpawis Rep. Crispin Beltran who has been detained in the past 15 months. “We are vindicated. This is a triumph of truth and justice over the Arroyo government’s invented and unfair charge against duly elected people’s representatives,” Bayan Muna Rep. Satur Ocampo said.
DAVAO CITY — Writers and photographers from different Asian scuba diving magazines are arriving here on June 4-5 to check…
DAVAO CITY — The market will be flooded with Durian fruit with the forthcoming bumper harvest come August this year….
Thanks to a partnership between the American people and the provincial government of North Cotabato, thousands of residents now have easier, safer, and faster access to markets to support their families livelihood and ability to reach health care, education, and government centers.
MANILA — The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the countrys biggest business organization, hailed the strong performance of…
Arrival statement of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo on her visits to New Zealand and Australia We return from New Zealand and…
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Councilor Leo Avila has thrown his support to the desire of the hundreds of forest occupants…
