Senator Mar Roxas reiterated his call for the Department of Foreign Affairs to formally propose a special ASEAN Leaders’ Summit on Rice and Food Security in light of the impending creation of an Asian rice cartel known as OREC or Organization of Rice Exporting Countries led by Thailand. Roxas, chair of the Senate trade and […]
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Roxas to DFA: Act swiftly to seek justice on rape case in Japan
February 23, 2008Senator Mar Roxas called on the Department of Foreign Affairs to “act swiftly” in ascertaining the facts behind a reported rape incident involving a United States Army serviceman and a Filipina victim. “Ensure protection of and assistance to the reported Filipina victim, and see that speedy justice is served,” he urged. The Liberal Party President […]