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Maritime Safety Reform Pushed After MV Trisha Kerstin 3 Tragedy

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1TAHANAN Partylist Rep. Nathaniel Oducado called on Congress to support bills that would improve maritime safety in the country following the sinking of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 in Basilan in January. Oducado said the incident is a “wake-up call.” ”Because of the lack of competition in shipping and transportation, suspensions — however warranted — … Read more

PH Truth Commission pushed as Duterte case moves forward

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MANILA, Philippines — As the historic International Criminal Court (ICC) case against former president Rodrigo Duterte progresses, human rights lawyer Katrina Conti, who represents victims of the Philippine drug war, has added her voice to a growing call: it’s time for the Philippines to establish a Truth Commission. Speaking in an interview, Conti emphasized that … Read more