Étiqueté : Philippines

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1000’s philosophize lethal drug war in the Philippines

Demonstrators have taken to the streets of Manila to protest Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s drug war, which has left thousands of people dead, and to express their opposition to plans to change the constitution. Catholic groups held a pre-dawn « walk for life » on Saturday against the drug killings, as well as the proposed restoration of…

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Duterte presents ‘forty two virgins’ to company of Philippines

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a group of Indian and Filipino business leaders in New Delhi that he would like to attract visitors to his country by offering « 42 virgins ». In a speech on Friday aimed at luring investors to the Philippines, Duterte also said Indian businessmen should « avoid Mindanao » because « there’s still martial law…

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Young, uncomfortable and pregnant: Teen mums within the Philippines

Puerto Princesa, the Philippines – Angela was just 14 the first time she got pregnant. Her boyfriend was 19, and it was her first sexual experience. « I wanted to cry; I was pushing him away. But he said he would take responsibility and that he loved me, » she says. Her first pregnancy ended in miscarriage, but…

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Deadly flooding and landslides hit the Philippines

More than 100 people have been killed and dozens are missing after Tropical Storm Tembin triggered floods and landslides in the Philippines. The storm, known locally as Vinta, hit the southern island of Mindanao, bringing winds of 80 kilometres per hour and torrential rain on Saturday. At least 48 people were killed in the hard-hit…