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EU, Italy press justice for Fr. Fausto ‘Pops’ Tentorio
December 8, 2011 · By TJ Burgonio, Philippine Daily Inquirer
In the absence of strong leads on the Oct. 17 murder of Fr. Fausto “Pops” Tentorio, officials from the European Union and the Italian Embassy in Manila pressed the Philippine government to step up efforts to unmask the killing’s perpetrators…
Read More...The Judiciary on trial
December 7, 2011 · By Samuel V. Señoren, Business World Online
The indictment and forthcoming trial of former President Arroyo has exposed the criminal justice system to international scrutiny in what could very well be an overdue stress test for democracy in the Philippines. Mrs. Arroyo is the main respondent in a criminal proceeding where she stands accused of rigging the 2007 midterm elections. But as […]
Read More...Phl among 7 countries with rising AIDS cases
December 3, 2011 · By Artemio Dumlao, The Philippine Star
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines – The Philippines is among seven countries with a steady increase in cases of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).
Read More...A New Symbol of False Sex Abuse Allegations
December 2, 2011 · By John L Allen Jr
Next month will mark the 10-year anniversary of the explosion of the sexual abuse crisis, triggered by a January 2002 article in the Boston Globe on Fr. John Geoghan, accused of abusing more than 130 children over a 30-year career.
Read More...Good moves on mining and climate
November 29, 2011 · By Dean Tony La Vina
These past weeks, even as most media and public attention focused on the controversies surrounding former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, President Benigno Aquino III made potentially game-changing decisions in favor of the environment. First, he instructed his top environmental officials and Executive Secretary Jojo Ochoa to review the current mining policy and recommend policy reforms […]
Read More...United Nations Human Rights Council Universal Periodic Review
November 28, 2011 ·
Jubilee Campaign promotes the human rights and religious liberty of ethnic and religious minorities; advocates the release of prisoners of conscience imprisoned on account of their faith; advocates for and assists refugees fleeing religious based persecution; and protects and promotes the dignity and safety of children from bodily harm and sexual exploitation.
Read More...Benguet receives dividend from nickel subsidiary
November 23, 2011 · , benguetcorp.com
Benguetcorp Nickel Mines, Inc. (BNMI), Benguet’s nickel subsidiary, today paid cash dividends to its parent company equivalent to P32.00 per share as previously announced. In 2010, BNMI reported net earnings of P101 million from direct shipping ore operations in Sta. Cruz, Zambales involving high-grade nickel ore. Consistent with its medium term plan to transform the […]
Read More...Open-pit mining ban questioned
November 23, 2011 · By Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — Officials of a southern Philippine city are questioning the legality of a local law prohibiting open-pit mining in their province, providing support to a battle waged by the local unit of Canada’s TVI Pacific Inc. against the ban. The legislative council of Dipolog City in Zamboanga del Norte province on the southern […]
Read More...Martin Sheen and son recall PH shoot in ’76
November 19, 2011 · By Ruben V. Nepales, Philippine Daily Inquirer
LOS ANGELES – While we were interviewing the father and son team of Martin Sheen and Emilio Estevez for their movie “The Way,” the former’sfilm, “Apocalypse Now,” and its tumultuous shoot in the Philippines came up.
Read More...Catholic nun shot dead
November 16, 2011 ·
A 53-year-old nun from Kerala who led campaigns to defend tribal rights was shot dead Wednesday in Jharkhand. Sister Valsa John, who belonged to the Sisters of Charity of Jesus and Mary, was killed during an alleged encounter near her home in the early hours of yesterday morning in Pakur district. Bishop Julius Marandi of […]
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