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Lumad leaders to UN rapporteur: 'We're affected by wars which aren't ours'
MANILA, Philippines – The declaration of martial law in Mindanao and the ongoing war between government forces and terrorists in Marawi City have further undermined the rights of indigenous...
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WATCH: Nanay Ely, the 82-year-old crocheter of Tayuman
MANILA, Philippines – Many vendors line Tayuman Street in Manila, selling second-hand books, street food, and trinkets and accessories – all driven by the common goal of make ends meet before day turns...
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FEU, Kandama showcase creations of Ifugao weavers and designers
MANILA, Philippines – The Far Eastern University (FEU), in partnership with the social enterprise Kandama, is showcasing Ifugao weaving to help indigenous women preserve their tradition of loom...
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Mindanaoan youth: 'We want just and lasting peace'
MANILA, Philippines – "We, the Mindanaoan youth, are committed to the protection from and prevention of conflict and violence."In a bid for self-empowerment, youth leaders from Mindanao delivered a...
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Providing medical services for relocated informal settlers
MANILA, Philippines – Many impoverished communities do not receive ample medical attention.One of the reasons for this is the lack of properly functioning medical facilities in these areas. Other...
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WATCH: How sharks are killed at Pasay market
MANILA, Philippines – A video of a bamboo catshark being killed at a live market in Pasay City has been making the rounds online.Posted by Gregg Yan, the communications director of Oceana Philippines,...
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[Balikbayan Voices] OEC stands for Overly Excessive Crap
The overseas employment certificate (OEC) is a useless piece of junk that has been the bane of every overseas Filipino worker (OFW). While there are now exemptions, these are only for OFWs who are...
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Can you help Nanay Ely, the elderly crocheter of Tayuman?
MANILA, Philippines – On Saturday, August 12, the story of Luisa Pagindian, an 82-year old "manggagantsilyo" (crocheter) from Tayuman, Manila inspired many netizens (WATCH: Nanay Ely, the old crocheter...
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#HackSociety 2017: Innovate with purpose, leave no one behind
MANILA, Philippines – Do you have a game changing idea that could potentially create social impact? Are you a young innovator helping a local community? If yes, then you are what we are looking...
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An Uber driver's fear: That's my only source of income
MANILA, Philippines – When the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) announced the suspension of Uber operations on Monday, August 14, Ronan Barrientos was one of around 66,000...
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#2030Now: Innovate with purpose, leave no one behind
MANILA, Philippines – Artificial intelligence is here. And it promises to make people’s lives easier by helping solve some of the world’s most pressing problems, including solutions to better health...
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QC eyes new ordinance to lessen road crashes
QUEZON CITY, Philippines - The Quezon City Council Committee of Transportation held a public consultation with various road safety users and advocates last Tuesday, August 15, on the proposed Quezon...
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Seats that save kids’ lives: Why are they rarely used in the Philippines?
MANILA, Philippines – Pele Escueta, 3, and Julio Baltasar, 6, may not know each other but they do share a common experience: They have both survived car crash incidents.In July 2017, Pele was in his...
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Netizens: CA rejected Taguiwalo because she didn't let them use pork barrel
MANILA, Philippines – Netizens expressed both anger and disappointment over the rejection of the ad interim appointment of Social Welfare and Development Secretary Judy Taguiwalo on Wednesday, August...
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Teacher explains use of 'anti-cheating' headbands
MANILA, Philippines – She’s already fed up with students cheating in exams, but she was criticized when she finally found a way to avoid it.Jurinda Manaug of Nasipit National High School in Agusan del...
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WATCH: Bike Scouts PH, the unsung heroes of Yolanda
MANILA, Philippines – There were many untold stories in the aftermath of super typhoon Yolanda, which hit Leyte and its surrounding provinces on November 8, 2013. The breadth of the unprecedented...
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Person with disability praises MMDA for coding exemption
MANILA, Philippines – After hearing that the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is no longer issuing exemptions from the number coding scheme, Juan Magdaraog, a person with disability, aired his...
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WATCH IN 360º: The Marawi humanitarian crisis
You can view this in 360º by using your Youtube app on IOS and Android. For desktop, use Chrome or Firefox to experience the immersive video.MARAWI CITY, Philippines - As the world observes...
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WATCH: Meet Mr. Pinoy Hoops, the champion of Tenement residents
MANILA, Philippines – The hundreds of Tenement residents who face the constant threat of eviction found a champion in an unlikely person. Their champion did not grow up at the 11-storey housing project...
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UNHCR restores hope among Marawi victims amid ongoing conflict
MANILA, Philippines – The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), also known as the UN Refugee Agency, has been helping restore hope and rebuild the lives of Marawi evacuees now staying...
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