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U.N. experts remind Duterte gov't: Targeting activists makes them vulnerable to violence
The United Nations website indicates no reply from the Philippine government regarding the official communication sent in December 2019 by the special rapporteurs
On U.N. resolution vs drug war killings: What if Duterte blocks review?
Human Rights Watch's Carlos Conde says the Duterte government risks turning the Philippines into an 'international pariah' if it refuses to cooperate with the UN office
Not sure which streets are safe? This app will guide you
Safetipin is a mobile application enabling users to rate and share their ‘safety perception’ of areas in their city
UN expert proposes press conference with Duterte
UN rapporteur Agnes Callamard says President Rodrigo Duterte can offer his analysis reply or rebuttal through a press conference
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PH gov't to UN: Consider anti-drug campaign 'beyond the headlines'
NEDA Deputy Director General Rosemarie Edillon in a dialogue with a UN committee says the Philippines is addressing the drug problem with treatment and rehabilitation among others
UN committee examines human rights in Philippines
Recent extrajudicial killings in the Philippines seemed to target the poorest populations UN human rights experts say
Duterte on threat to leave UN: Can't you take a joke?
Hindi ka marunong magbiro pa? Saan tayo mag join Association ng mga Lumubog? says the irreverent President Duterte
Philippines 'not leaving' UN amid Duterte threat
3rd UPDATE Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr says the Philippines remains committed to the UN despite its frustrations
Was Duterte serious about leaving UN? Andanar says he'll ask
Palace Communications Secretary Martin Andanar gives no definite answer yet when asked about President Rodrigo Duterte s threat to leave the United Nations
Beijing holds South China Sea war games before ruling
The military drills come as the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is set to make its final decision on Tuesday in the territorial dispute between the Philippines and China
Philippines waits for UN response on North Korean ship
The Jin Teng cargo ship is being held at Subic port northeast of Manila where the Philippine Coast Guard is monitoring it
UN chief in PH: Use 'strong' laws to protect Lumad
The UN continues to be concerned over reports of violence against the Lumad in Mindanao
FULL TEXT: 2015 APEC Leaders' Declaration
Read the full text of the Leaders Declaration at the APEC Summit in Manila
Last batch of PH peacekeepers from Liberia now home
The peacekeepers are undergoing a 3 week quarantine at the Armed Forces of the Philippines Medical Center
PH: Kidnapping peacekeepers unacceptable
The Philippines cites the kidnapping of peacekeepers and health issues like Ebola as top issues that must be reviewed in UN peacekeeping
Golan chief now calls PH peacekeepers ‘brave’
India s Lieutenant General Singha says The Filipino and Fijian peacekeepers bravely faced the situation and exhibited raw courage resilience and patience
Obama on maritime row: China must follow rules
We will insist that all nations abide by the rules of the road and resolve their territorial disputes peacefully consistent with international law Obama says
VLOG: Aquino says PH needs climate funds
With the Philippines bearing the brunt of extreme weather events President Benigno Aquino asks the UN for assistance in climate funds and tecnhology
Aquino, Obama at the UN: What to expect
This year s UN General Assembly is shaping up to be one of the busiest with multiple crises and the deadline for MDGs and a climate treaty coming up
‘Dealing with China not like haggling in Divisoria’
Senators call on the Philippine government to consider the implications of a Chinese offer not to submit its pleading in its arbitration case against Beijing
'PH can be poster child for disaster preparedness'
We are speaking of lively recovery and livelihood restoration 3 weeks after [Yolanda] says a recovery expert from the United Nations
PH welcomes release of peacekeepers
2nd UPDATE The Filipino peacekeepers are freed by Syrian rebels and taken to Jordan to get medical attention and be debriefed
Syrian rebels seize 21 Filipino peacekeepers
6th UPDATE Syrian rebel fighters kidnap 21 Filipino UN peacekeepers – 18 soldiers and their 3 officers – in the Golan Heights
PH leads passage of UN resolution for victims of trafficking
The Philippines and Germany lead 68 other nations in pushing for the adoption of a UN resolution to help victims of human trafficking
PH absent during crucial vote on Syria
One has to wonder why the Philippines became a Human Rights Council member in the first place
