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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 demonisation of indigenous schools continues
In July 2017, President Rodrigo Duterte declared during a televised news conference that indigenous Lumad schools were “teaching children to rebel against the government”
Don’t Fixate On Duterte, His Allies Also Deserve Scrutiny
The high approval rating that President Duterte continues to enjoy does not reflect the plethora of criticisms he receives from different sectors of society.