Philippines

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Education is a right, not a privilege! say Filipino protesters

Student attempts to occupy Manila may have been thwarted – but the protests will continue, says Iris Gonzales.…

Mon Dec 12 08:51:00 2011
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Arroyo arrested but problems persist

The former Philippines president has been arrested, but it will take more than anti-corruption measures to save the country's economy, says Iris Gonzales.…

Tue Nov 29 10:09:00 2011
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After the slaughter

Two years after the Maguindanao massacre in the Philippines, the victims have not been forgotten, says Iris Gonzales.…

Wed Nov 23 05:12:00 2011
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Why aren’t we protecting our children?

A report from the Philippines revealing the latest child abuse figures makes devastating reading, discovers Iris Gonzales.…

Thu Oct 20 09:32:00 2011
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The girl effect: giving young women a chance

A new blogging campaign wants to promote girls’ potential…

Tue Oct 11 04:58:00 2011
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A woman's life inside

Iris Gonzales meets women at a Filipino prison and can't help thinking they should not be locked up.…

Mon Sep 26 06:10:00 2011
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No fairytale: the story of the Philippines

From Marcos to Arroyo, its leaders have pillaged and lied…

Tue Sep 6 05:43:00 2011
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Sun, sea, salt... and exploitation in the ports of the Philippines

Poor pay, polluted air, dangerous conditions…

Wed Aug 31 05:33:00 2011
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Condom-wearing Jesus causes uproar in the Philippines

An art installation by visual and performance artist Mideo Cruz has upset the establishment, but surely the Catholic Church is missing the point? Iris Gonzales reports.…

Thu Aug 18 04:06:00 2011
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Waters rising, spirits falling

The arrival of the rainy season brings chaos to the streets of Manila – and it’s not all the fault of the weather, says Iris Gonzales.…

Tue Aug 9 08:27:00 2011
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