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Read more about the article ‘Duterte gov’t move to declare 600 persons as terrorists, a prelude to massive crackdown on critics’
President Rodrigo Duterte, in his speech during his visit to the Ozamiz City Police Station on August 17, 2017, warns those involved in illegal drugs to stop their illicit activities or they may face harsh consequences. (KARL NORMAN ALONZO/PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO)

‘Duterte gov’t move to declare 600 persons as terrorists, a prelude to massive crackdown on critics’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has sought the declaration of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), its armed wing, New People's Army (NPA), and at least 600 progressives as "terrorists."

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Read more about the article Teacher Protection Act hurdles House committee level
ACT Teachers Representatives Antonio Tinio and France Castro (Contributed photo)

Teacher Protection Act hurdles House committee level

MANILA, Philippines - The House of Representatives Committee on Basic Education and Culture has approved a bill that seeks to institutionalize the protection of "overworked and underpaid" public school teachers…

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Read more about the article Local government to support filing of cases against rights violators
Kitaotao Vice Mayor Edwin Abucayan (Photo courtesy of Bern Pormento)

Local government to support filing of cases against rights violators

DAVAO CITY, Philippines - Save Our Schools Network reported that two Lumad schools in two towns in Bukidnon province were allegedly targeted by military harassment. According to the initial report…

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