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Issue No. 24005 | Feb 4, 2024
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Flown back and forgotten: Filipino migrants face tough homecoming | Context

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Repatriated migrant workers want more government support as they struggle to rebuild their lives back in the Philippines

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Trending In Press Freedom

U.N. expert tells Philippines to act on media killings, abolish NTF-ELCAC

Manila — A United Nations expert urged the Philippines on Friday to do more to curb the killings of journalists and supported abolishing an anti-communism — February 2, 2024

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More on UN Report on Free Speech, Red Tagging & NTF-ELCAC
  • UN urges Philippines to curb killings of journalists – DW – 02/02/2024 The UN's rapporteur for freedom of expression has also described the so-called "red-tagging" of government critics and called for the abolition of an anti-communism task force. — February 2, 2024

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  • UN expert says more needs to be done to address human rights abuses in the Philippines A U.N. expert says steps have been taken under Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address human rights abuses such as the killings of journalists and rights activists. — February 3, 2024

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  • Groups urge Marcos Jr. to heed call to abolish NTF-ELCAC AlterMidya's Raymund Villanueva called on Marcos Jr. to personally address the recommendations of Irene Khan. — February 3, 2024

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In Politics

To Promise A 'Bagong Pilipinas,' Marcos Held A Concert That Cost At Least P16 Million

(2nd UPDATE) In Sunday's speech, Marcos said, 'Sa Bagong Pilipinas, bawal ang waldas.' The rental of tech equipment alone for the concert cost P15.9 million. — January 30, 2024

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In Muslim Mindanao

5 years after its birth, Bangsamoro autonomous region struggles to control violence

Leader of Muslim region in Mindanao says Philippine government has been slow to fund local programs. — February 1, 2024

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In Transportation

Look Through: The future of traditional jeepneys and its drivers

The Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program has left many jeepney drivers and operators uncertain about their livelihood. — February 2, 2024

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In Economy

Philippine economy grew 5.6% in 2023

The country’s economic growth fell short of the government's target last year, largely due to higher consumer prices that discouraged spending, data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed. — January 31, 2024

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