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The Philippine government has condemned a European Parliament resolution threatening the withdrawal of trade privileges unless Manila releases a jailed senator and investigates the unresolved killings of thousands of drug suspects, unionists, lawyers and activists. The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs called the resolution a "misguided" attempt to interfere in the upcoming Philippine election, while Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said.
The Philippines has condemned the resolution made by the European Parliament on the country's human rights situation, saying it is a "misguided attempt" to interfere in the national electoral process.
DFA (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) In a statement on Sunday, Feb. 20, the Department of Foreign A