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Defending the rights of children online
The number of online child sexual abuse reports received by the Philippine government cyber-crime office is staggering
Protestant Churches decry ‘state of brokenness’ of Philippines rights situation
“When human rights are denied and violated, God’s image is also violated in us, as we are created in God’s image”
Remembering on International Human Rights Day
On International Human Rights Day we remember that enforced disappearance is the most cruel among all human rights violations
Philippine Congress urged to pass law to protect human rights defenders
The passage of the proposed measure can be a “significant step toward the recognition and protection of human rights defenders”
Protesting Filipinos score ‘critical victory’ as legislators revise wealth fund bill
“The recent decision by Congress to remove the SSS and the GSIS as sources of funding ... proves the power of dissent”
19 senators back committee report recommending SOGIESC Equality Bill
The SOGIESC Equality bill mandates the State to address all forms of discrimination and violence on the basis of SOGIESC
Philippine agencies sign implementing rules of law prohibiting child marriage
The law aims to abolish “unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality”
Groups welcome court decision on correction of death certificate of ‘drug...
The victim's father said the court decision was a small victory, considering that there are thousands more who were killed
Poor Filipino families eke a living from traditional Christmas decors
One of the traditions in the country is making Christmas decors, especially lanterns called "parol"
Survey says 30% of Filipinos claim quality of life got better...
Up to 29 percent of the survey’s respondents, however, said their quality of life got worse, while 41% said it was the same
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