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MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. has affirmed the Philippines’ commitment to a just and equitable international order as it bids for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council for 2027 to 2028.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered an investigation into reported illegal activities by diplomats posted in the Philippines as it stressed that diplomatic immunity is never absolute.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Tuesday welcomed the creation of a special committee on human rights coordination, saying the move is a positive step that can deliver real benefits.
PUERTO PRINCESA, Philippines — When Philippine environmental activist and radio host Gerry Ortega was shot dead on the tropical island of Palawan, his family and friends believed there was enough damning evidence to convict the alleged mastermind.
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a human rights «super body» composed of key government agencies, Malacañang bared on Sunday.
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Senator Chiz Escudero on Monday (May 13) lauded the issuance of Administrative Order No. 22 which establishes a special body to address human rights concerns in the country.
MANILA, Philippines — Amnesty International Philippines criticized the newly-formed special committee on human rights coordination as an unnecessary layer of bureaucracy as it urged the Marcos government to prioritize genuine solutions to the country's human rights issues.