In the Philippines, the rate of exclusive breastfeeding at four to five months fell from 20% in 1998 to 16% in 2003. It is estimated that 16,000 deaths of children under five in the Philippines are caused by inappropriate feeding practices, including the use of infant formula.
MANILA — The umbrella group Bagong Alyansang Makabayan dared National Security Adviser Norberto Gonzales to face any senate probe on…
MANILA — Bayan Muna Representatives Satur Ocampo and Teddy Casio today called on the House to jointly investigate with the…
MANILA — The Counsels for the Defense of Liberties (CODAL, formerly the Committee in Defense of Lawyers) today condemned the…
MANILA — The Philippine human rights alliance KARAPATAN welcomed the planned probe on extrajudicial killings of former soldier and now…
MANILA — The Ecumenical Movement for Justice and Peace (EMJP), together with other human rights organizations, raises its voice today…
MANILA — Detained Anakpawis lawmaker Crispin’s lawyers Atty. Romeo Capulong and Atty Rachel Pastores said that they have received reports…
MANILA — Malacanang bucked today criticisms against the Anti-Money Laundering Council (AMLC) for freezing questionable bank accounts, saying the agency…
MANILA — Press Secretary Ignacio R. Bunye welcomed today the arrival of experts from the European Union (EU) who are…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang has ordered all government agencies and corporations to seek approval from the National Economic and Development…
