Tag: Philippine elections
Philippine lay Catholic council endorses candidacy of country’s vice president
Robredo “bested the others” based on her “track-record of service, dedication to good governance," among others
Philippine archbishop reminds priests not to use pulpit for political campaigns
Catholic dioceses are encouraged to form “circles of discernment” to help parishioners in their choices during the elections
‘My work is not done’: jailed Duterte critic runs for Senate
De Lima was one of the most vocal and powerful local critics of Duterte after he took power in 2016 and launched a deadly drug war
Bishop reminds Filipinos to support political candidates who value history, freedom
Archbishop Tirona urged voters to support candidates who are “credible and honest,” adding that there are candidates who are “untruthful”
Faith-based groups demand ‘green agenda’ from candidates in Philippine polls
A network of Catholic schools, meanwhile, chided candidates who use disinformation on social media in an attempt to win the elections
Philippines kicks off chaotic election campaign season
Political scions, celebrities and ex-convicts are among the contenders vying for more than 18,000 posts in the May 9 polls
2 retired bishops say Philippine Church should get involved in ‘principled...
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is set to release a statement on the coming national elections later this month
Bishop urges Filipinos to fight disinformation ahead of national elections
The initiative brings together various sectors to promote truth in public spaces and exact accountability from those who spread lies
Rights group warns against ‘intensified’ election-related violence in Philippines
The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines condemned the killing of a couple who belonged to a partylist group
Human Rights Watch urges Philippine politicians to address rights issues
Human Rights Watch said the candidates “should speak out about all aspects of the human rights situation ... including the ‘war on drugs’”