Archive for November, 2009
Media groups, activists protest massacre in the Philippines
November 30th, 2009 | 
Author: Manila, Nov 30 (DPA) Local and foreign activists and journalists marched Monday in the Philippine capital to protest the massacre of 57 civilians allegedly perpetrated by political allies of President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo.
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Manila’s Arroyo won’t retire
Philippines' President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo delivers a opening speech during a cabinet meeting at the presidential palace in Manila November 24, 2009. REUTERS
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Constitution allows Arroyo bid for Congress — Monsod
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PNP still confirming audio recording of Maguindanao killings
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police said on Monday it is still verifying the existence of the audio recording that purportedly documented the gruesome killings in Maguindanao provinc…
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Palparan files Senate bid, vows to fight militants
MANILA, Philippines–Bantay representative and Retired Army Maj. Gen. Jovito Palparan Jr. filed his candidacy for senator with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Monday. The former military offi…
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Election fever heats up in M. Manila
MANILA, Philippines – Incumbent government officials gunning for another term, former politicos gearing for another shot at public office and show biz personalities hoping to cross over into politics …
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Armed men waiting for Mangudadatus days before
MANILA, Philippines — Armed men reportedly belonging to the camp of Maguindanao Gov. Andal Ampatuan, Sr., and Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan, Jr., were already in place to block passing members of t…
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Clan violence could undermine humanitarian work – aid officials
A further increase in clan violence on the southern Philippine island of Mindanao could undermine humanitarian work for tens of thousands of internally displaced persons (IDPs), aid officials warn. …
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Filipino nurses want credit for training
A group representing Filipino nurses believes a government accord to be announced today to fast-track some immigrant workers into the job market do not go far enough."Our call is a reciprocity call wh…
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Journalists protest massacre in Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Some 1,000 journalists and activists marched Monday in the capital to protest the massacre in the southern Philippines of 57 civilians, including at least 30 journalists and the…
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