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Philippines Rights Reporting
Years active: 2007-2010
IWPR has been working in the Philippines since 2007 and is currently working in the Philippines to combat corruption and promote transparency and accountability in public life. We are doing so through information, education, reporting, training, outreach and advocacy.
A Nation of Short-Term Workers
Seven out of ten Filipinos are working for low salaries in casual employment.
Military Accused of Negros Oriental Civilian Killings
Activists point finger at two battalions leading the government’s counter-insurgency campaign in the region.
Army Allegedly Failing to Cooperate With Rebelyn Murder Probe
Police say they have yet to be granted access to army officers they consider primary suspects.
Murdered Beggar Case Highlights Salvaging Scourge, Claim Activists
Rights groups believe murdered child is victim of extra-judicial killings plaguing Western Mindanao.
Outrage at Murder of Guerrilla Leader's Daughter
The crime has been met with widespread disgust and condemnation, and calls for a independent, transparent investigation.
Davao Extrajudicial Killings Hearing Planned
But local priest say it won’t achieve much as witnesses will be too scared to testify.
Swindlers Prey on Desperate Refugees
Women uprooted by Mindanao fighting hoodwinked into work for abusive employers.
Mindanao Activist Killings Probed
Could murders of rights campaigners be linked to army crackdown on leftist rebels?
Mindanao Fighting Escalation Fears
Locals concerned at surge in violence in wake of withdrawal of monitors.