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Breaking the cycle of child physical punishment in the Philippines | Child Rights
In the Philippines, the Tagalog word “pamamalo” refers to the corporal punishment of children. This violent means of domestic punishment,…
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How Blue Carbon Ecosystems are Saving the Philippines’ Sinking Islands — Global Issues
Opinion by Anne Cortez (kuala lumpur, malaysia) Wednesday, November 06, 2024 Inter Press Service KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Nov 06 (IPS) –…
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At least 76 killed as Tropical Storm Trami batters the Philippines | Weather News
Nearly 320,000 people forced to leave their homes due to flooding and landslides, while thousands are stranded at air and…
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Photos: Thousands evacuated as tropical storm batters Philippines | Floods News
Officials say at least 14 people have been killed in the Philippines as Tropical Storm Trami flooded villages, inundated rivers…
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Rodrigo Duterte to run for mayor in southern Philippines stronghold | Rodrigo Duterte News
The 79-year-old former president bids to return as mayor of Davao City, which he previously led for two decades. Former…
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Swapping guns for ballpens in the Philippines — Global Issues
A former combatant fighting for the rights of her people on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines has been…
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In the Philippines, costly marriage annulments spur calls to allow divorce | Economy News
Manila, the Philippines – Veronica Bebero recalls the despair she felt being interrogated by police inside a locked room at…
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Philippines preacher pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking charges | Crime News
Police said two of the alleged victims of Apollo Quiboloy have indicated that they will testify against him. A Philippines…
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In the Philippines, users of loan apps decry deception, threats and debt | Technology News
Manila, the Philippines – From the early morning hours to late at night, Lance receives hundreds of threatening texts and…
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Up to 11 reported dead as Tropical Storm Yagi lashes Philippines | Weather News
Schools and government offices shut down in capital Manila, while ferry services and domestic flights are suspended. A fierce tropical…
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