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[In the news] Edsa 27 -INQUIRER.net

[In the news] Edsa 27 -INQUIRER.net

Edsa 27 Philippine Daily Inquirer February 24, 2013 It cannot be denied that the second Aquino administration has done much in a concerted effort to revitalize the spirit of Edsa. But we must not conflate the legacy of the People Power Revolution with any administration, not even this one. This is precisely the mistake the … Continue reading »

[In the news] Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility -INQUIRER.net

[In the news] Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility -INQUIRER.net

Child rights activists ask Congress not to lower age of criminal responsibility. By Ryan D. Rosauro, Inquirer Mindanao February 3, 2013 OZAMIZ CITY, Philippines — Child protection advocates are making a last ditch call on lawmakers to preserve the country’s gains in advancing children’s rights by opposing moves to lower the minimum age of criminal … Continue reading »

[From the web] Respect the students’ right to press freedom!  Statement calling for an end to campus press freedom violations committed against UPHL Gazette -CEGP

[From the web] Respect the students’ right to press freedom! Statement calling for an end to campus press freedom violations committed against UPHL Gazette -CEGP

Respect the students’ right to press freedom! Statement calling for an end to campus press freedom violations committed against UPHL Gazette. The College Editors Guild of the Philippines – Southern Tagalog chapter expresses strong support to the ongoing campaign of the UPHL Gazette, the official student publication of the University of Perpetual Help – Biñan, … Continue reading »

[In the news] Congress ratifies ‘Marcos compensation bill’ -RAPPLER.com

[In the news] Congress ratifies ‘Marcos compensation bill’ -RAPPLER.com

Congress ratifies ‘Marcos compensation bill’ By RAPPLER.COM January 28, 2013 MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED)- The Senate and the House of Representatives on Monday, January 28, ratified the bicameral conference committee report on the ‘Marcos compensation bill,’ a measure seeking to provide compensation to human rights victims during the Martial Law era. Its formal title is “Human … Continue reading »