U.S. Congress Withholds Military Aid to the Philippines Due to Human Rights Abuses Published on November 5, 2009 By RONALYN OLEA Human Rights Watch Bulatlat.com The United States Congress has withheld the US$2-million military aid to the Philippines in 2010 due to human rights concerns. The US House of Representatives recently adopted House Resolution 3081 [...]
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