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Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations

The presidential palace has earlier lauded the "community pantries" describing it as showing "the best in us during the worst of times"

Filipinos chose the way of compassion by putting up hundreds of community pantries all over the country

Pope Francis is aware of the struggle and needs of dedicated human rights activists fighting for justice and peace and human dignity

Church groups say the killings of tribal people was “an attempt to silence" them in their fight against the mega-dam project

A Philippine study on violence against children noted that sexual violence occurs more often on boys (28.7 percent) than girls (20.1%)

We must give women and children the opportunity to tell their truth and share their story and give help and support

"In the end, each murder forms the miseducation of the Filipino: that violence and carnage are our only recourse to peace"

A huge number of women are still discriminated against, belittled, abused and made victims of domestic violence

'Slums are the most visible expression of the polarization of wealth and power in the city'

'The raid in Cebu puts yet another dent on the police forces’ attempts to polish a dwindling public perception'

Dealing with and investing in mental health issues could prove beneficial in the short- and long-term