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The Bontoc-Lagawe prelate underscored the importance of finding ‘suitable partners’ to advocate for their rights and well-being

HRW warned that the Philippine government is using terrorism-financing laws to target critics rather than legitimate terrorist threats

While some Uyghurs regained their passports and can apply for international travel, the Chinese government still enforces strict limitations

When the military seized Christ the King Cathedral and the Pastoral Complex, Catholics have been observing what they call “Jubilee in exile.”

“COCOPEA's withdrawal from the task force is of utmost significance in preserving the essentiality of academic freedom,” the group said

The primary challenge for “Mizu Ippai” is recognizing individuals in distress before their situation worsens.

The case underscores the broader struggle of migrant workers, who play a crucial role in the country’s tourism and service sectors

Over 11,000 rape cases involving minors in 2023 remain uninvestigated; advocates demand urgent enforcement of statutory rape law.

The lawyers argued that these measures have been used by the government not to combat legitimate financial crimes but to suppress dissent

The company denies involvement, saying Marihangin is not part of its proposed 5,568-hectare ecotourism project on Bugsuk Island

HRW also noted the detention of Tacloban-based community journalist Frenchie Mae Cumpio, who has been in police custody since 2020

The complaint accused Duterte of violating the Code of Professional Responsibility and Accountability and conduct unbecoming of a lawyer