Human Rights

Teenager ‘forcibly taken’ from wake of slain activist, says group

• Post author:MARA S. GENOTIVA
• Post published:December 5, 2017
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – A 17-year-old Lumad was “forcibly taken” by military elements in a Compostela town on Tuesday, December 5, a human rights group said. Jean Baguio Bustamante was…

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Teenage pregnancy, suicide attempts rising in Davao

• Post author:ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON
• Post published:December 5, 2017
• Post category:Gender Issues/Headline/Human Rights/Youth & Children
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DAVAO CITY, Philippines – The Commission on Population (POPCOM) in Region 11 expressed concern over the rising cases of teenage pregnancy and suicide attempts among the youth in Davao region.…

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Contraceptive

Davao to adopt ARMM’s pro-RH fatwa

• Post author:ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON
• Post published:December 4, 2017
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The Islamic ruling released by the ARMM in 2016 states that contraceptives are not prohibited by Islam

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Minors may soon take HIV test without parental consent

• Post author:ROBBY JOY D. SALVERON
• Post published:December 4, 2017
• Post category:Headline/Health/Human Rights/Youth & Children
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Guidelines of the new testing rule for minors is expected to be approved this December

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Clash between BIFF, troops leaves 2 civilians dead

• Post author:ZEA IO MING C. CAPISTRANO
• Post published:December 4, 2017
• Post category:Headline/Human Rights/Politics
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The BIFF claims the death of the two civilians was caused by a 105mm Howitzer artillery fired by the military

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