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VP Leni Robredo: Democracies are facing fierce challenges to their legitimacy
Oct 18, 2018Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo, who was in Washington DC on Thursday, said that democracies are facing fierce challenges today, but it’s up to the people to stop the return of tyrannical rulers and keep the flames... -
Malaya Movement vs. Duterte supporters clashed at PNP launch
Oct 8, 2018NEW YORK — In an effort to improve its image globally and enhance trust between the Philippine National Police and Filipino communities in the US, PNP superintendent Rhodel Sermonia launched the new Global Police Community Relations program... -
PH Sec. Cayetano: “We are on track in salvaging our deteriorating country from becoming a narco-state”
Oct 1, 2018NEW YORK, NY — Before the international community on Saturday, during his speech at the 73rd United Nation General Assembly in New York, Philippine secretary of foreign affairs Alan Cayetano once again defended the government’s war on... -
International People’s Tribunal convicts Duterte of human rights violations
Sep 27, 2018Human rights activist Beth Dollaga was an observer at the International People’s Tribunal in Brussels, Belgium, where Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was found guilty of human rights violations in the country. Dollaga, together with other human... -
PNP launches global community relations in U.S.
Sep 25, 2018LOS ANGELES — The Philippine National Police is reaching out to overseas Filipinos with its global Police Community Relations program. They’ve been criticized by many for their role in President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. But the... -
#NeverAgain: Filipino activists mark 46th anniversary of martial law
Sep 22, 2018September 21 marks the anniversary of the declaration of martial law in the Philippines. 46 years after the declaration of martial law, activists still recall the atmosphere in the Philippines during their youth. About a dozen activists... -
March of Indignation: Protests continue against Philippine economy and president
Sep 17, 2018NEW YORK — From the historic Grand Central Terminal, to the streets of the city, at least 300 Filipinos and their allies joined the ‘March of Indignation’ against what they call Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s failed presidency.... -
“Katarungan” mass commemorates Filipino priests murdered in the Philippines
Aug 25, 2018JERSEY CITY, NJ — Filipinos in New Jersey are praying for peace and justice in the Philippines. The mass for “Katarungan” at St. Aedan’s church in Jersey City commemorated the lives of three Filipino priests mysteriously killed... -
President Duterte remarks: “I am thinking of stepping down”
Aug 16, 2018President Rodrigo Duterte made a seismic announcement during a speech at Malacanang. “I am thinking of stepping down because I’m tired, well, I’m not angry against anybody. My chase against graft and corruption seems to be... -
Detained journalists recall violent arrests at NutriAsia plant protest
Aug 3, 2018Bruise marks on Eric Tandoc’s face are clearly still visible, days after the July 30 violent breaking down of the picket line outside NutriAsia’s company grounds. Tandoc and four other journalists, including his wife Hiyasmin Saturay,...
