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United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights Defenders Mary Lawlor has urged the Philippine government to speed up the Human Rights Defenders Protection Bill as a show of its commitment to human rights treaties and standards.
"Red-tagging of health workers is a disservice to our country." Various groups condemned the Anti-Terrorism Council for designating community doctor
MANILA (Philippine Daily Inquirer/Asia News Network): The past year has been a rollercoaster of unprecedented events, both exhilarating and devastating. Over the past 300 days, the country has been captivated by a diverse array of news, ranging from the biggest stories to the most overlooked.
“She dedicated her life to helping and serving women who are victims of abuse. She also actively led in the 80's the cases of women victims of sex trafficking. She became active in campaigns against giant mining companies, and ran for council in her hometown in Mindanao."
Will opening up natural resources to foreign-owned and large-scale mining boost the Philippine economy? For the government, the answer is yes. For environmental defenders, the answer is no.