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Groups mark 39th EDSA anniversary with protest amid holiday exclusion
Multisectoral groups commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Uprising that ousted dictator Ferdinand Marcos in 1986 with a protest march-rally near the vicinities of EDSA Shrine and the People Power Monument in Quezon City, Philippines on February 25, 2025. Organized by groups such as Taumbayan Ayaw sa…
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Remembering the EDSA People Power Revolution of 1986
The People Power Revolution of 1986 wasn’t just a political event, it was a moment of collective courage – a resounding demand for democracy that defined a generation. For millions of Filipinos, it was a time of hope, a turning point that promised an end to the oppressive rule of…
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Indigenous couples exchange vows at “Kasalang Tribu” in Iriga City
After 20 years and 4 kids, Gilbert Caudilla and Susana Taduran Tadeo finally decided to tie the knot this Valentine’s Day, 2025. The romantic pair joins a dozen other couples taking vows at the “Kasalang Tribu” held at a multi-purpose hall in Barangay Niño Jesus, Iriga City. Organized by the…
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Tinagba Festival: Celebrating Bounty and Culture
Iriga City bustles with energy as it celebrates Tinagba Festival 2025. Held annually every 11th of February, the festival is an old Bicolano tradition of offering the first harvests to the gods. The event kicks off with a concelebrated mass as thanksgiving, followed by the banging of the “patong” by…
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Quo vadis EJK victims? The impact of Trump’s sanctions on ICC
It was a rainy dawn on February 8, 2025, when 28-year-old Mark Soledad, an extrajudicial killing (EJK) survivor from Navotas, discovered through social media that U.S. President Donald Trump had imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC), freezing its assets and enforcing travel bans. Soledad was in shock. “Nagulat…
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Inside the lair of the Ten Dragons of Binondo
Conveniently tucked along the esteros of Binondo, lies a shop where “dragons” are born. Like dragon legends, it began with a quest for a better life, and a more satisfying pay. “Ma, bumuo kaya tayo ng sarili nating Lion and Dragon Dance troupe. Ang baba kase ng sinasahod namin sa…
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Baguio City celebrates Spring Festival
Baguio City celebrates its annual Spring Festival Grand Colorful Parade, January 31, 2025 marking the Year of the Wooden Snake. The event features an array of cultural performances and traditions. Participated by various sectors, spectators were treated to show of martial arts demonstrations, traditional dances, and traditional costumes. The crowd,…
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CSOs Call on China to Lead Asia’s Just Transition out of Fossil Fuels to Renewable Energy
As the world prepares to celebrate the Wood Snake Lunar New Year on January 29, civil society groups in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Philippines, and India urged China to act swiftly in leading Asia’s just transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy (RE), especially as the region continues to lack access…
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First ever “Pink Run” draws hundreds of participants in Intramuros
With advanced sold-out tickets, about 700 participants from various sectors, diversified genders, and nationalities turn up at the Pink Run Intramuros, a fun-run event for a Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative held at the historical and culturally valuable Fort Santiago, Intramuros in Manila, Saturday, January 18, 2025. Anya, 30 years old,…
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