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US/ASEAN: Obama Should Press Asian Leaders on Rights

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 12/11/2009

(New York) - US President Barack Obama should urge Asian leaders at the first ASEAN-US summit to unite in addressing the region's most pressing human rights concerns, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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Philippines: Clinton Should Press Arroyo on Killings

Posted by Human Rights Watch on 09/11/2009

(New York) - US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton should press President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of the Philippines to prosecute military members responsible for politically motivated killings, Human Rights Watch said today. read more

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Philippines: Dita Tree saved 36 lives during floods

Posted by Mong Palatino on 05/11/2009

A 40-feet Dita Tree in Metro Manila became a literal Tree of Life when it was used as a refuge by residents who were trapped in their homes during a recent flooding and storm disaster. Lesson: Dont cut trees.

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Philippines: Open Letter to a former president

Posted by Mong Palatino on 04/11/2009

Filipino netizens are discussing the open letter written by Lila Ramos Shahani to her uncle, former Philippine President Fidel Ramos. The letter mentions, among other things, the current state of Philippine politics.

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Leptospirosis outbreak in the Philippines

Posted by Mong Palatino on 01/11/2009

Leptospirosis outbreak was declared in several flood-affected areas of the Philippines. Health authorities claim it is one of the biggest Leptospirosis outbreaks in the world. Filipino bloggers react.

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