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Human rights law signing to mark EDSA anniv
By RAPPLER.COM
February 24, 2013

MANILA, Philippines – The signing of a law recognizing victims of human rights violations during the Marcos administration will be one of the highlights of the 27th anniversary celebration of the EDSA People Power revolution on Monday, February 25.

President Benigno Aquino III will sign into law the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013, which will officially recognize “the atrocities committed by the Marcos administration against their own people,” Malacañang said Saturday, February 23.

Some P10 billion funds recovered from Marcos’ Swiss bank accounts will be appropriated for victims’ reparation. Eighty percent of the amount will be spent for existing claims and 20% for future.

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Human rights law signing to mark EDSA annivBy RAPPLER.COMFebruary 24, 2013
MANILA, Philippines – The signing of a law recognizing victims of human rights violations during the Marcos administration will be one of the highlights of the 27th anniversary celebration of the EDSA People Power revolution on Monday, February 25.
President Benigno Aquino III will sign into law the Human Rights Victims Reparation and Recognition Act of 2013, which will officially recognize “the atrocities committed by the Marcos administration against their own people,” Malacañang said Saturday, February 23.
Some P10 billion funds recovered from Marcos’ Swiss bank accounts will be appropriated for victims’ reparation. Eighty percent of the amount will be spent for existing claims and 20% for future.
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