November, 2001
Philippine News Digest 8
November 27, 2001 ·
Contents: 1. Group issues guide on rape prevention, handling cases 2. Anti-AIDS programs lead youth into early sex 3. Groups oppose divorce bills 4. P700, 000 worth of bombs a day 5. Solon bats for clear policy on birth control Group issues guide on rape prevention, handling cases The Women’s Legal Bureau Inc. (WLB) presented […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 7
November 14, 2001 ·
Contents: Turbulent priest Imam seized on Davao City street Detecting physical, emotional, and sexual abuse Minors abducted in Mandaluyong, S.Cotabato Youth tapped in war against rebels 2.2 million Filipinos are drug users Shabu now produced in RP Anti-drug vigilante group strikes in Digos Judge fired after favoring drug queen Turbulent priest Fr. Shay Cullen, Irish […]
Read More...PLAYING OUT THE FEAR FROM THEIR SOULS
November 13, 2001 ·
by Frank Mischo They were humiliated, used, and treated like animals. For many of these Philippine girls and boys, after doing ‘business” in shabby hotel beds and backstreets, life seemed to be practically at an end before it had really begun. They had seen too much, given too much, had too much fear. Some of […]
Read More...Their Future, Our Future
November 6, 2001 ·
Putting children first when it comes to targeting poverty is the single most effective way to ensure the welfare of future generations. Children are increasingly a focus for national and international development attention. Throughout the world, political rhetoric emphasis the need to put children – and therefore, society’s future – first. Politicians regularly pose with […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 6
November 6, 2001 ·
Contents: Amerasians celebrate Children’s Month MILF vows to find Italian priest Asean embarks on 4-year war against AIDS Missing kids found in shallow graves Their future, our future Davao killings alarm lawyers Vigilantes strike again, kill teenager PNP chief: Kidnap stats inaccurate 1, 020 death convicts await execution OFW remittances down in first five months […]
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