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Politics 1 day ago
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Indigenous peoples bill in limbo as House rushes agrarian reform
The long-awaited indigenous peoples bill might once again be left in limbo as the House of Representatives races to prioritize another bill on agrarian reform, raising concern among activists pushing for legislation on the recognition of the underserved and dispossessed.
Politics 5 days ago
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Party leaders begin talk on election law revision, weigh higher threshold
Political parties have begun discussing possible increases in the legislative threshold that election observers warn could further limit voter representation and narrow the space for alternative voices in the House of Representatives.
Society 2 weeks ago
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Civil groups seek better recognition for indigenous peoples in new bill
Civil society groups have presented their own draft bill on indigenous peoples to the House of Representatives, seeking legislation that would provide legal standing for the underserved and dispossessed.
Politics 2 weeks ago
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Calls mount for House transparency on asset forfeiture bill
Calls are mounting for lawmakers to release their latest draft bill on asset forfeiture to the public, with antigraft activists warning that closed-door deliberations could leave the proposed legislation vulnerable to abuse.
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