Tag: Mindanao
Mindanao bishop reminds Church workers to serve with ‘faith that does...
He said the faithful should “walk by faith and not by sight” in responding to the challenges of society
Catholic bishops back proposed law declaring southern Philippine province ‘mining-free zone’
“We amplify the call for the communities affected by mining to stand our ground in defense of our common home,” said the bishops
Survivor recalls ‘rumbling’ in the dark as mud buries village chapel...
The victims are members of the Teduray, one of the Philippines' many small indigenous tribes who live hardscrabble lives on the edge of society
Church, green groups score victory against mining in southern Philippines
“The brave stance of the local government ... is a win not only of rights of nature, but also of accountability in governance”
Basilan bishop condemns bomb attacks, appeals for promotion of peace, development
"The explosion … is unwarranted by every person who desires but peace and well-being," said Bishop Leo Dalmao
Green activists, faith-based groups lament lifting of ban on open-pit mining...
"We will not take this sitting down. We will not take this silently," said Bishop Cerilo Casicas of the Diocese of Marbel
Catholic bishop hits gov’t endorsement of coal mining project in Mindanao
The project, under the coal operating contracts of the mining companies, covers at least 9,000 hectares of land
Seorang wartawan media online di Filipina tewas ditembak
Seorang wartawan berita tewas setelah ditembak beberapa kali di wilayah Mindanao, Filipina selatan, pada Sabtu (30/10).
Journalist killed in southern Philippine region of Mindanao
Orlando Dinoy, a reporter for online outfit Newsline Philippines and anchor for Energy FM radio, was shot inside his home in Bansalan town
Philippine Muslims call for term extension of autonomous region’s transition body
Various groups say extending the transition period would be a “win-win situation” for the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front
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