October, 2007
Uzbekistan Children used a cotton pickers
October 30, 2007 ·
Was the shirt on your back made using forced child labour? It’s an uncomfortable thought, one that we normally push to the back of our minds as we search out bargains in the High Street. And companies make it easy for us to ignore the problem – reassuring the consumer that manufacturers adhere to strict […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 134
October 26, 2007 ·
Contents: -China closes door to Filipino domestics -American gets 5 years in jail for sex tourism in RP -Cops see white slavery gang behind abductions China closes door to Filipino domestics Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Manila Bulletin China has closed its doors to foreigners, including Filipinos, who intend to work as domestic helpers, the Department […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 133
October 15, 2007 ·
Contents: 3 million expected to ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’ against poverty Sustainable agri practices could amply feed the world Atienza suspends tree-cutting permits of Sibuyan mine firms 3 million expected to ‘Stand Up, Speak Out’ against poverty By Tina Santos, Kenneth del Rosario, Vincent Cabreza Inquirer Last updated 05:22am (Mla time) 10/18/2007 MANILA, Philippines — […]
Read More...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 […]
Read More...Philippine News Digest 131
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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