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Read more about the article 17 years on: Remembering Beng’s journalism, human rights advocacy
Beng's mother Evan now leads Hustisya, an organization of families seeking justice for slain activists. (bulatlat.com)

17 years on: Remembering Beng’s journalism, human rights advocacy

Evangeline Hernandez, fondly recollects some memories of her daughter Beng, describing her as bright, easy to talk to, and especially have lots of stories to tell. A mother would never forget her child.

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Read more about the article HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student
KILLINGS CONTINUE.A portrait of injustice displayed by progressive organizations in Davao City as they commemorate on Monday, December 10, 2018, the International Human Rights Day. The group led by Karapatan-SMR said a high number of human rights violations have been committed by state forces in the region in pursuit of their intensified operations against the communist groups. (Kath M. Cortez/davaotoday.com)

HR group condemns killing of advocates, Lumad student

Human rights group Karapatan demand an end to the spate of killings in the country believed to be perpetrated by state forces and agents.

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Read more about the article Amidst adversities, children hold on to their dreams inside Haran
LUMAD STUDENT. A Lumad student studies her lesson inside a makeshift tent in UCCP Haran evacuation center on Thursday, January 18. ?More than? 70 students are ?still holding their classes in the evacuation center since they fled home in 2015 ?to avoid alleged harassment from ?soldiers. (Photo courtesy of Kath Cortez)

Amidst adversities, children hold on to their dreams inside Haran

Living inside a noisy, hot, and difficult shelter for years is how an 11-year-old Manobo girl describes her temporary yet almost permanent shelter inside the evacuation center of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines - Haran (UCCP-Haran).

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