Read more about the article Karapatan: Only ‘tyrants’ will call HR group, defenders as enemy of the state
Activists protest outside the office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources on Friday, May 19, 2017. (Photo by Karapatan)

Karapatan: Only ‘tyrants’ will call HR group, defenders as enemy of the state

A human rights group hit back at President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that human rights groups are enemies of the state, saying such view is held only by a tyrant leader.

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Read more about the article Resume peace talks to end insurgency – solon
Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao (Contributed photo)

Resume peace talks to end insurgency – solon

Anakpawis Partylist Rep. Ariel Casilao told the Duterte government that it’s better to resume the peace talks with the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) than to aim for “another unreachable and fantastical goal” of ending insurgency on the country in the next three years.

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Read more about the article City health office intensifies public info campaign on measles immunization
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City health office intensifies public info campaign on measles immunization

The Davao City Health Office is now intensifying its efforts to explain the need for measles vaccination as many are still reluctant to avail of immunization due to the Dengvaxia issue.

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Read more about the article Davao City public school teachers join outcry on police profiling of their ranks
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Davao City public school teachers join outcry on police profiling of their ranks

Public school teachers in the city joined the outcry to stop the harassment and vilification against teachers following the supposed profiling of Philippine National Police (PNP) of members of the Alliance of Concerned Teachers (ACT) nationwide.

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