In this edition: web users in the Philippines speak out against a new defense deal with the US; campaigning to stop acid attacks on women in Colombia; and stepping into the shoes of a professional stuntman.

FILIPINOS PROTEST NEW DEFENSE DEAL WITH USA
As we can see from these images that have been doing the rounds on social networks, thousands of protesters in the Philippines took to the streets of the capital, Manila, on Monday. The demonstration, which was organized via the web by opposition parties, was to protest a new defense agreement between the Philippines and the United States. The 10 year pact will give the US military more access to the island country and has been met with much hostility from the people of the Philippines.
Many have taken to the web questioning the necessity of this agreement with the United States, and wondering what their country really has to gain from an increased US military presence. Web users have been posting under the #ObamaOut hashtag, voicing their doubts and urging the government to reverse their decision at the earliest possible opportunity.
Critics of the pact are also suggesting the deal with the US is quite simply unconstitutional as in 1992 when US troops left the Philippines, the constitution was amended to bar foreign military bases, troops or facilities on its soil.
But not all web users are criticizing the pact with the Americans, some seem pretty happy. The people who posted these tweets for example say the defense cooperation agreement means the Philippines will be protected from the threat of China and its massive military for the next 10 years.
COLOMBIA: CAMPAIGN TO STOP ACID ATTACKS AGAINST WOMEN
Colombians are campaigning against the trend of horrific acid attacks in the country… the mo... Go on reading on our web site.
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