Mindanao's Forgotten Refugees
Last year they made up the largest group of newly internally displaced people in the world, but their plight has received little attention.
16 Jun 09
Philippines
Accusations Fly in Wake of Suarez Family Killing
Army and rebels charge each other with brutal murder of couple and their four young children.
28 May 09
A Nation of Short-Term Workers
Seven out of ten Filipinos are working for low salaries in casual employment.
14 May 09
Military Accused of Negros Oriental Civilian Killings
Activists point finger at two battalions leading the government’s counter-insurgency campaign in the region.
7 May 09
Army Allegedly Failing to Cooperate With Rebelyn Murder Probe
Police say they have yet to be granted access to army officers they consider primary suspects.
27 Apr 09
Murdered Beggar Case Highlights Salvaging Scourge, Claim Activists
Rights groups believe murdered child is victim of extra-judicial killings plaguing Western Mindanao.
11 Apr 09
Outrage at Murder of Guerrilla Leader's Daughter
The crime has been met with widespread disgust and condemnation, and calls for a independent, transparent investigation.
19 Mar 09
Davao Extrajudicial Killings Hearing Planned
But local priest say it won’t achieve much as witnesses will be too scared to testify.
6 Mar 09
Swindlers Prey on Desperate Refugees
Women uprooted by Mindanao fighting hoodwinked into work for abusive employers.
6 Mar 09
Growing Abuse of Foreign Domestic Workers
Lawyers say efforts by government to monitor unscrupulous recruitment agencies and employers have not proved very effective.
24 Feb 09
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