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Internationally-acclaimed visual artist Bert Monterona pose with Lumad elders. (Provided) Vancouver, B.C. NO TO WAR NO TO MARTIAL LAW By Bert Monterona Noong edineclara ni Presidente Marcos ang Martial Law sa Pilipinas noong September 21, 1972. Isa ako sa kabataang saksi sa karahasan nito. Isinilang ako sa isang barangay sa bayan ng Kibawe, Bukidnon mula
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Maria Ressa, CEO and executive editor of online portal Rappler, shows the warrant of arrest order after posting bail at a court in Manila on Dec. 3, 2018. (TED ALJIBE/AFP/GETTY IMAGES) Philippines OPINION A new weapon against press freedom in the Philippines CARLOS CONDE CONTRIBUTED TO THE GLOBE AND MAIL PUBLISHED 1 DAY AGO UPDATED
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President Rodrigo Duterte renews attack on Catholic Church. (AP) Philippines Another joke? Duterte says Catholic bishops useless…kill them INQUIRER.net December 5, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday intensified his verbal attacks against Catholic bishops, as if urging for their killing. “[I]tong mga obispo ninyo, patayin ninyo. Walang silbi iyang mga gagong iyan.
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The Bonifacio Monument – ‘Monumento’ sa Kaloocan (Facebook) History: (Ed’s note: As we celebrate National Heroes Day today (November 30) in the Philippines, we present two views on the two prominent figures in Philippine history – Jose Rizal, whose day is celebrated very December 30, the day he was executed by the Spanish colonizers in 1896
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Protesters shout slogans during a rally outside a police and a military camp to protest the weekend killings of nine farmers in Sagay City, Negros Occidental in central Philippines which has a history of bloody land feuds Monday, Oct. 22, 2018 in Quezon City. (AP/Bullit Marquez-PhilStar) Updated: December 5, 2018, 10:00 AM Vancouver, B.C. Condemn
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Image provided Vancouver, B.C. Exploring artistic practices By Ted Alcuitas A collaborative artistic undertaking between Co. Erasga and Migrante BC called MigARTion will be presented on December 18 and 19, 2018 to celebrate International Migrant’s Day. The community gathering and art exhibition will be at the Roundhouse Community Centre in Vancouver. The opening event
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The intrepid Inday Espina-Varona is undaunted by attacks. (Photo by Ben Stansall/AFP) Philippines Two brave women By Ted Alcuitas Two Filipina journalists have been recognized for their bravery in holding governments to account amidst persistent threats. Social media campaigner Inday Espina-Varona won the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards on November 8, 2018 in
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World champions: Lee Angela Igne, Lynn Igne and Miley Carino. ( Kelly Legaspi, Facebook) Updated: December 6, 2018, 10:36 AM Winnipeg, Manitoba World Karate & Kickboxing Champions By Ted Alcuitas Three women from Winnipeg’s Sikaran Arnis Academy Martial Arts School, representing Canada at the WKC world Karate and Kickboxing Championships in Dublin, Ireland. Oct. 27 to
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Canadian Barry Gammon was allegedly murdered because he had a long-standing quarrel with members of the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC). (Photo: CBC Fifth Estate). Updated: November 21, 2018, 7:34 AM 2nd Update: November 21,2018, 6 PM Canada/Philippines Philippine church Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) brings fight to Canada, U.S. Analysis By Ted Alcuitas A Philippine church
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