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Philippines: Aquino a failure in human rights compliance, says HRW

By Tonyo Cruz Mon, May 21, 2012 3:00PM UTC

An international human rights watchdog today did not mince words in highlighting the Aquino administration’s “failures” in protecting human rights of Filipinos. New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) made the initial assessment in the run-up to the Aquino government’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) before the United Nations Human Rights Council

Lady Gaga in the Philippines: The moment of truth

By Tonyo Cruz Mon, May 21, 2012 12:16PM UTC

In a matter of hours, the Philippines will witness something that challenges the values and sense of morality of Filipinos in a first-of-its-kind way. No, it is not Chief Justice Renato Corona taking the witness stand at his impeachment trial. It is Lady Gaga’s two concerts in Manila. Varied reactions

Conquering heights (and fear) in the Philippines

By Edwin Espejo Mon, May 21, 2012 10:04AM UTC

Maasim, SARANGANI (May 20) – It is an acrophobic’s worst nightmare but also a child’s ultimate fantasy fulfillment. How many of us once dreamed we are the caped action heroes who crushed the evil and outlaws and once saved a damsel from falling from the Empire State building, or wherever,

Lady Gaga arrives in Philippines amid protests

By AP News Sun, May 20, 2012 5:31PM UTC

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — POP singer Lady Gaga arrived in the Philippines on Saturday to cheers from fans and protests from young Christians calling for the cancellation of her upcoming concerts. American pop singer and songwriter Lady Gaga blows a kiss upon her arrival in a hotel Saturday, May 19,

Youths in Philippines protest against Lady Gaga

By AP News Sat, May 19, 2012 6:26PM UTC

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Christian young people in the Philippines protested Saturday against upcoming concerts by Lady Gaga despite organizers’ assurances that her performances would not threaten morality. About 200 Christian youths marched in Manila for a second straight day, holding placards urging the pop singer to “respect our faith, stop