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Critical issues such as child labor, education, health, and safety persist in Philippine society, highlighting the urgent need for collective action to protect the rights of every child in the Philippines and worldwide. Below are some of the critical challenges Filipino children face today.
Photo by the Philippine Examiner Quarrying, also called open pit mining, is the process of extracting natural materials including sand and gravel, stones, and minerals from the earth. The quarrying industry has experienced extraordinary growth in the Philippines because...
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CW: Mention of Sexual Assault Photo: Gabriela Philippines. Written by Dimple Paz, Edited by Jovie Galit. This year’s International Day of Migrants on December 18 will be both a commemoration and a celebration in the Philippines. Filipino migrants, their families,...
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Throughout history, the Philippine government has systematically employed violence as a policy tool, targeting the poorest and most vulnerable to enforce programs that benefit big corporations, political dynasties, and foreign businesses. The victims of massacres, killings, abductions, rape, and illegal...
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Gender-based violence victims often hesitate to report incidents due to fear of stigma, discrimination, state neglect, shame, and retaliation. Societal norms dictate that women should uphold family honor and reputation, discouraging them from speaking out against abuse. On the same...
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