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Massacre trial could last years A Philippine senator who is a veteran human rights lawyer fears that the trial of the infamous Maguindanao massacre might take 200 years to finish. Read More Ben Cal \| Tuesday, September 7, 2010	Philippines considers legalizing divorce In the Philippines there is no divorce, only annulment, but applying for annulment is extremely difficult. Read More Ben Cal \| Thursday, August 19, 2010
Case of mass journalist killings delayed The long-awaited trial for the murders of 57 civilians - including 32 journalists - is an important test of the country's commitment to end impunity. Read More Ben Cal \| Friday, September 3, 2010	Jakarta abrite un dialogue sur la ... Soixante dix journalistes venus de différents pays ont convergé ici pour débattre du thème “Diffamation de la Religion et Liberté de la Presse”... Read More Ben Cal \| Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Grenade thrown at church for revenge The attackers were retaliating for the death of a Muslim boy run over by a passenger bus whose driver has so far eluded police. Read More Ben Cal \| Wednesday, September 1, 2010	Jakarta hosts press-freedom dialog Seventeen journalists from various countries converged here to discuss the topic of “Defamation of Religions versus Press Freedom". Read More Ben Cal \| Monday, August 16, 2010
Bishop wants to restore death penalty The call comes in the wake of the deadly hostage-taking of a busload of tourists in Manila last week. Read More Ben Cal \| Monday, August 30, 2010	Trials begin for 2009 reporter massacre Pre-trial proceedings resume on August 17 in the horrific mass slaying of 32 journalists and 25 civilians in the Philippine province of Maguindanao late last year. Read More Ben Cal \| Monday, August 16, 2010
Hostage crisis ends in bloodshed A nightmarish sightseeing tour in Manila has finally ended. Read More Ben Cal \| Monday, August 23, 2010	Publisher gunned down in Philippines Three days after the ambush last Sunday, police are mystified about the motive for the killing. Read More Ben Cal \| Wednesday, August 4, 2010