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New Zealand 
June 23, 2020

New Zealand: National’s Todd McClay crying crocodile tears over Rotorua quarantine facilities

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1019 Views COVID-19, featured, managed isolation facilities, new zealand national party, rotorua, todd mcclay

The Member for Rotorua, Todd McClay, who is also a senior member of the National Party, took to social media to lambast the Coalition

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Chris Bishop and Michael Woodhouse New Zealand National Party
New Zealand 
June 20, 2020June 21, 2020

New Zealand: What Chris Bishop’s “COVID tourists” saga revealed about the National Party

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1338 Views chris bishop, COVID-19, featured, michael woodhouse, new zealand national party

After 23 days of having no new COVID-19 cases, being hailed as the envy of the rest of the world, New Zealanders were shocked

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Protesters march on the streets of the capital city, Manila, to express opposition against the proposed Anti-Terrorism Bill. [Photo from PAMALAKAYA Web]
The Philippines 
June 11, 2020June 17, 2020

Philippines: Even before the Anti-Terrorism Bill is signed into law, the online crackdown of activists has already begun

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1024 Views activism in the philippines, Anti-Terror Bill, Anti-Terrorism Bill, featured, rodrigo duterte, SB 1083, war on activists

“Attack of the Clones” isn’t just the title of the 2002 release of the Star Wars franchise, it has also become the reality for

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Activist groups stage a protest rally in front of the Philippine National Police headquarters against the Anti-Terrorism Bill. [Photo from Karapatan]
The Philippines 
June 3, 2020June 7, 2020

Philippines: What is the “Anti-Terrorism” Bill and should we be concerned about it?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 2604 Views Anti-Terrorism Bill, featured, hermogenes esperon, rodrigo duterte, SB 1083, war on activists

In a rare occasion, human rights groups, church leaders, showbiz celebrities, school administrations, and even global pop star Taylor Swift herself are uniting to

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The Philippines 
May 30, 2020May 31, 2020

Philippines: Why online classes are anti-poor

Posted By: Louie Encabo 5662 Views covid-19 philippines, enhanced community quarantine, featured, general community quarantine, online classes

The number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase exponentially in the Philippines, giving the government a problem on the reopening of schools and universities.

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Nikki Kaye Todd Muller New Zealand National Party
New Zealand 
May 29, 2020May 30, 2020

New Zealand: Muller and Kaye’s ascension has opened a can of worms in the National Party

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1159 Views featured, new zealand national party, Nikki Kaye, Simon Bridges, todd muller

When the National Party caucus moved to replace Simon Bridges as their leader with Todd Muller, their intent was to turn their fortunes around

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New Zealand 
May 21, 2020

New Zealand: The Duality of the National Party

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1296 Views featured, national party leadership, new zealand national party, Nikki Kaye, Paula Bennett, Simon Bridges, todd muller

After a dismal polling result, many are predicting the impending demise of Simon Bridges’ reign as leader of the National Party. Last Tuesday’s Newshub-Reid

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Abigail, 19 years old, asks for food, milk and diaper for her 8-month-old baby from motorists passing along Commonwealth Avenue in Fairview, Quezon City amid the enhanced community quarantine.
The Philippines 
May 10, 2020May 28, 2020

Philippines: the poor are being left out by the Duterte government’s COVID-19 response

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1198 Views covid-19 pandemic, covid-19 philippines, featured, rodrigo duterte, social amelioration program

Placing entire communities under lockdown have been the go-to response for many countries to the COVID-19 pandemic. This measure is effective in curtailing the

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The Rt. Hon. Winston Peters, Deputy Prime Minister
New Zealand 
April 29, 2020May 9, 2020

New Zealand: Will the COVID-19 pandemic usher in a new era of economic nationalism?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 983 Views covid-19 pandemic, economic nationalism, featured, ministry of works, new zealand first, winston peters

With New Zealand moving to alert level 3, Parliament resumed in limited numbers on the 28th of April. As is customary, the leaders of

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New Zealand 
April 26, 2020April 28, 2020

New Zealand: Has Simon Bridges’ time come?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1145 Views featured, Judith Collins, national party leadership, new zealand national party, Simon Bridges

After a litany of disastrous PR stunts, many believe Simon Bridges’ time as leader of the National Party has come to an end. Recently,

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