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Church leaders cite key hurdles to abuse reform efforts
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Philippines to boost gas power, renewable capacity as demand surges
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True compassion means accountability, safeguarding experts say
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US prosecutors charge voting tech company Smartmatic in alleged bribery scheme
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Archbishop calls for ‘eruption of conscience’ amid corruption
Saying that the country is ‘lost’ due to corruption, a Catholic archbishop on Thursday appealed for an “eruption of conscience” that would renew...
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