Continuing the present government’s anti-drug war by the next administration will not solve the country’s spate of killings but will “encourage a culture of impunity”, human rights alliance Karapatan said Tuesday, May 31.
A farmers’ group has criticized the decision of the Duterte government to cut down the tariffs on rice imports.
An environmental group has expressed alarm over the unabated sale of beauty products reported to be laced with a toxic element.
As the 5th anniversary of the Marawi Siege is observed Monday, May 23, civil society organizations and displaced residents are giving the Duterte administration and the Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) a “failing mark” with regards to the city’s rehabilitation.
Angat Buhay was launched in October 2016 as the contribution of VP Leni’s office in the fight against poverty. The program aims to bring together the public and the private sectors—organizations and individuals alike—to address the needs of families in the farthest and the poorest communities in the country.