Intl lawyers call Aquino govt to address attacks vs Filipino lawyers

With at least 38 lawyers killed in the Philippines since 2004, lawyers from Asia, Canada, Europe and the United States have signed a petition calling on the Aquino government "to prevent extrajudicial killings and all forms of harassments of lawyers" by prosecuting the perpetrators.

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Groups call for DSWD Secretary’s resignation for “hiding poor from Pope”

Members of progressive organizations in Manila will hold a protest action Monday to call for the resignation of Social Welfare Secretary Corazon 'Dinky' Soliman over the agency's "hiding of the poor" during the visit of Pope Francis in the Philippines.

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