European Commission’s silence on rights issues disappoints rights groups

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s apparent silence on human rights and civil liberties issues disappointed human rights organizations. | krixiasINQ /PDI

Conde’s statement came after both the EU and the Philippines announced their intention to explore the relaunch of FTA negotiations after a five-year hiatus.

But these are conditional on the Philippines adhering to international conventions covering issues such as human and labor rights, good governance, and environmental protection.

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