Research group IBON, in a recent statement, welcomed the recent move by the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte in rejecting the official development aid from the European Union.
The National Council of Churches in the Philippines calls for the government to expand a fast, free and voluntary screening of the Human immunodeficiency virus infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome for the general public.
Anakpawis Representative Ariel Casilao downplayed the graft complaint filed against Department of Agrarian Reform Secretary Rafael “Ka Paeng” Mariano, calling it a desperate move after the successful reinstallation of agrarian reform beneficiaries in the land area caught in tug of war between farmers and the Lapanday Foods Corporation.
President Rodrigo Duterte said he wanted Jose Maria Sison back to the Philippines.
Five were killed and 65 suspected drug users arrested in a “one-time, big-time” anti-illegal drug operation conducted by law enforcement in 10 villages here on Friday.
The triumphant members of Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries did not only materially own back their lands from years of control through the burdensome agreement with Lapanday Foods Corp. but an assertion of social justice.
An organization of Moro and indigenous peoples expressed fear that the appointment of former Army generals in cabinet positions will “intensify” attacks in their communities.
President Rodrigo Duterte will embark on a “landmark” official visit to Russia on May 22 to May 26, a government official announced Friday.
The 159 farmer claimants under the Madaum Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries Inc., successfully took over the lands they lost almost seven years ago on Thursday.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday that he is now working on a law that would restore the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps.
