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Use of chemical weapons in Syria would be ‘reprehensible’ – UN
July 30, 2012 · , http://www.radiovaticana.org/in2/Articolo.asp?c=607603
July 24, 2012: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Monday voiced concern about the possible use of chemical weapons in the Syrian conflict and stressed the need for the international community to keep a close eye on the situation. “It would be reprehensible if anybody in Syria is contemplating use of such weapons of mass destruction, like […]
Read More...Prostitution in the Philippines – a time for change
July 30, 2012 · By Fr James McTavish, FMVD
More than ever before, prostitution has become institutionalized, organized, and globalized (i.e. through trafficking and the internet). If we look at the streets around us we see the explosion in budget hotels which are so clean but not so good, the all pervasive sight of girly bars and the numerous high class clubs and establishments […]
Read More...Frenchman nabbed For uploading sex video
July 26, 2012 · , Metro Briefs
A 39-Year Old Frenchman was arrested by the police after he allegedly paid an underage girl for sex,videotaped the act and then uploaded the footage in the internet, the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said yesterday. Geert Maurice Josef Bovoi alias Wayne was arrested by CIDG operatives, along with the girl’s alleged pimp, Veronica […]
Read More...MEDIA PRACTITIONERS HAVE A MISSION, PROMOTE TRUTH, LIFE,JUSTICE AND PEACE.
July 24, 2012 · , http://cpj.org/killed/asia/philippines/
Romeo Olea, Gerardo Ortegas and Dennis Cuesta, murdered in defense of truth. AS WRITERS JOURNALISTS AND INTERNET COMMUNICATORS WE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO WITNESS TO THE THE TRUTH ,INTEGRITY,HUMAN RIGHTS AND JUSTICE. Reclaiming communication for life, justice and peace (WCC via CNUA) Statement from the International Consultation on the Theme of the World Council of […]
Read More...WANTED!!!
July 22, 2012 ·
PREDA SEEKS FOR INFORMATION THAT WILL LEAD TO THE ARREST AND ARRAIGNMENT OF DENNIS EUSTAQUIO A SUSPECT IN THE RAPE AND MURDER OF A SMALL CHILD IN AND AROUND ILOILO . AN ARREST WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED AND IT IS WITH THE NBI AND CIDG ,ILOILO.TEXT YOUR TIP Off to Preda. See poster.
Read More...Inactivity 'killing as many as smoking'
July 19, 2012 · , Nick Triggle, Health correspondent, BBC News
A lack of exercise is now causing as many deaths as smoking across the world, a study suggests. The report, published in the Lancet to coincide with the build-up to the Olympics, estimates that about a third of adults are not doing enough physical activity, causing 5.3m deaths a year. That equates to about one […]
Read More...Philippines: Indigenous Groups Cry Foul On New Mining Executive Order
July 16, 2012 · , ATM Press Release. " Groups cry foul on new mining EO". July 11, 2012. http://indigenouspeoplesissues.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=15645:philippines-indigenous-groups-cry-foul-on-new-mining-executive-order&catid=32&Itemid=65
Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) and its member groups gave the thumbs down to the new mining EO of the Aquino administration, stating that it is inadequate, unresponsive and misleading. They said that while Executive Order 79 appears to be addressing the major concerns of communities and civil society organizations, “many of these provisions in the […]
Read More...SBMA, Zambales leaders united in plea to Aquino vs coal plant
July 11, 2012 · , Gonzaga, Robert. " SBMA, Zambales leaders united in plea to Aquino vs coal plant" June 20, 2012. http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/216181/sbma-zambales-leaders-united-in-plea-to-aquino-vs-coal-plant.
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT—Groups opposing the construction of a coal-fired power plant in this free port are not losing hope and have turned to President Benigno Aquino for help to stop the project, which is being pushed by one of Mr. Aquino’s best buddies, Energy Secretary Jose Rene Almendras. In statements posted online and sent to […]
Read More...New Zealanders Call for Justice for Murdered Dutch Missionary
July 9, 2012 · , Walker, Cameron. July 7, 2012. "New Zealanders Call for Justice for Murdered Dutch Missionary".http://theprwcblogs.blogspot.com/2012/07/new-zealanders-call-for-justice-for.html
We mourn with the Filipino and Dutch people the loss of a great man who dedicated more than half his lifetime serving the indigenous peoples and peasants whose rights to land and livelihood have been constantly attacked by mining, landgrabbing and destructive business-government projects in Central Luzon. Today we climb up the peak of Mt […]
Read More...Philippine nun 'red-tagged' for work on environmental justice issues
July 9, 2012 · , Jeffre, Paul. "Philippine nun 'red-tagged' for work on environmental justice issues"July 6, 2012. http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/1202848.htm
DAVAO, Philippines (CNS) — Environmental activism is a dangerous vocation in the Philippines, but a Catholic nun in Mindanao is defying those who want her to return to her convent and stop raising her voice in defense of creation. Benedictine Sister Stella Matutina works in Mindanao, the most conflictive island in the southern Philippines. Now […]
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