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Mary Jane Veloso case unresolved as Jokowi prepares to leave office
aljazeera.com

The Filipina, whose supporters say is a victim of human trafficking, was sentenced to death in Indonesia in late 2010.

aljazeera.com

In Trending

Thousands of Pinoys rush to transport hubs ahead of NY festivities

A sheer number of people rushed to transport hubs to beat the expected influx of passengers a day before the country celebrates New Year’s eve on Sunday. — December 31, 2023

cnnphilippines.com

‘My husband beat me over and over – I still can’t legally divorce him’

The Philippines is the only place outside the Vatican that bans divorce, trapping thousands in abusive marriages. But change is coming — December 28, 2023

telegraph.co.uk

In Environment

[Documentary] Our 15 kilometers: Small fishers fear losing municipal waters to big operators

Small fisherfolk enjoy exclusive access to 15-kilometer municipal waters, but proposals to amend the Philippine Fisheries Code are causing them to worry over their livelihood. — December 31, 2023

rappler.com

In Farming & Agriculture

‘There’s No Other Job’: The Colonial Roots of Philippine Poverty

Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work. — December 30, 2023

nytimes.com

In Transportation

Final destination: Philippines’ jeepney drivers protest phase-out plan

Jeepney drivers across Manila went on strike on Friday to protest the government’s phase-out plan, fearing job loss and financial burden. — December 30, 2023