Philippines extrajudicial killings continue, says HRW

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Source: BBC News

Human Rights Watch says activists in the Philippines are still being killed with impunity, despite the president's campaign pledge to end such violence.

In a new report, the campaign group says it has evidence that the military was involved in seven killings and three enforced disappearances.

Each of these occurred since President Benigno Aquino took office last year, the group says.

When President Aquino came to power, he promised a change from the old regime.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-14196401

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1. Americans should really look to the Philippines to fore see the Future

The Philippine Government is a Cesspool of Corruption and I don't care which Wealthy Ruling Class supported Candidate or President you are talking about

Better yet - the Philippines serves as a reminder to Americans just how much damage can be done by Cronyism and Corruption run rampant through out all levels of government. Where you are expected to pay a bribe (grease money) for the simplest of government services such as obtaining a driver's license.

Forget about Property Rights, incarcerating Government officials who embezzle government funds, Fair and Open elections, attracting Multi-National Corporations to set up operations in the Over Educated, English Speaking $4 a day Work force. All of this is merely open to the Free Market system of who can pay off which Government Crony Employee with the most money the fastest.

There are 6 Wealthy Ruling Elite Families in the Philippines. Who is disappearing or being murdered, or politically suppressed is determined by which Wealthy Ruling Elite family is paying off which crony to look the other way and when

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2. well said...