Topic: Philippines
Philippine News Digest 132
October 8, 2007 ·
Contents: =Cases of abandonment of OFW families rising =Prosecution of security forces in political killings sought =2 abducted UP students alive? Cases of abandonment of OFW families rising OWWA is alarmed over hike in cases of family disintegration Dexter A. See BAGUIO CITY – The rapid increase in abandonment and disintegration of families of Overseas […]
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October 5, 2007 ·
Contents: Anti-mining activist shot dead by guard Pampanga mayors’ spouses push project to assist women earn extrafamily income Cordillera farmers learn how to grow organic coffee Anti-mining activist shot dead by guard By Marlon Ramos, TJ Burgonio Inquirer Last updated 06:14am (Mla time) 10/05/2007 MANILA, Philippines — There’s blood on the sands of Sibuyan Island. […]
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September 28, 2007 ·
Contents: =2 girls freed from abductor-rapist =Sex abuse vs kids up in Mountain Province =Mining firm extends educational aid, other services to Mangyans 2 girls freed from abductor-rapist By Delfin Mallari Jr. Inquirer Last updated 02:20am (Mla time) 09/27/2007 LUCENA CITY—Authorities rescued two young girls from their abductor in a remote village in Pitogo, Quezon […]
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September 21, 2007 ·
Contents: -Tarlac solon seeks Internet curbs on porn -Printer accused of producing porn -Abandoned kids find hope in foreign homes -11-year-old admits killing 2-year-old in Palawan Tarlac solon seeks Internet curbs on pornInquirer Last updated 09:08pm (Mla time) 09/20/2007 IN AN effort to curb the rising cases of sexual exploitation of minors in the country, […]
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September 14, 2007 ·
Contents: -Court convicts man for rape of 9-year-old -Rights group helping farmer seek son accused of abduction -DENR inks Sierra Madre agreement Court convicts man for rape of 9-year-old By Julie M. Aurelio Inquirer Last updated 04:53pm (Mla time) 09/13/2007 MANILA, Philippines — A jobless man accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl in Taguig […]
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September 1, 2007 ·
Contents: BI moves anew vs human trafficking Girlie shows, prostitution rampant in Subic Green groups, bishops slam coal-fired power plant in Iloilo BI moves anew vs human trafficking The Manila Times Thursday, August 30, 2007 Alarmed by a United Nations report that one in every four individuals trafficked across the globe is a Filipino, Immigration […]
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August 27, 2007 ·
Contents: DENR to probe tribe’s complaint vs mining firm Priest shot dead in Ilocos Norte town Scam seen in P18-M Zambales relocation plan DENR to probe tribe’s complaint vs mining firm Inquirer Last updated 06:54am (Mla time) 08/29/2007 MANILA, Philippines — Environment Secretary Lito Atienza said Tuesday he would look into the complaints against an […]
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August 24, 2007 ·
Contents: Locally-developed organic fertilizer boosts rice yield Stiffer penalties urged for sex workers in Iloilo Mayors support plan for mining firms to pay tax directly to LGUs Locally-developed organic fertilizer boosts rice yield By Franklin A. Caliguid Mindanao Bureau Last updated 04:35am (Mla time) 08/23/2007 BUTUAN CITY—The use of an organic fertilizer developed by Filipino […]
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August 17, 2007 ·
Contents: Arroyo pushes anew for cheap medicine bill passage Family driver charged with rape of employer’s daughter More Mattel toys pulled out of local shelves due to hazards Arroyo pushes anew for cheap medicine bill passage Inquirer Last updated 08:57pm (Mla time) 08/16/2007 MANILA, Philippines — President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo pushed anew for the passage in […]
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August 9, 2007 ·
Contents: Bill for mandatory drug tests in schools filed Organic farmers battle skepticism Water supply cutback harder on Central Luzon farmers Bill for mandatory drug tests in schools filed By Maila Ager INQUIRER.net Last updated 05:44pm (Mla time) 08/08/2007 MANILA, Philippines — A bill requiring all public and private schools to have their students, from […]
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