Tag: Philippine elections
Philippinesâ urban poor dwellers reenact Holy Familyâs search for lodging
In the Gospel story, the star supposedly inspired the wise men, or the three kings, to travel to Jerusalem in search of the Child Jesus
Photos: Philippinesâ urban poor turn pre-Christmas event âpoliticalâ
This yearâs event turned âpoliticalâ as the marchers trooped to the office of the countryâs vice president to show support for her candidacy
Manila prelate reminds Filipinos to look into political candidatesâ track record,...
He reiterated his call for the faithful to form âcircles of discernmentâ to guide them in their choice of candidates
âHelp us stop enforced disappearance,â kin of âdesaparecidosâ urge Philippine politicians
"It doesn't matter if days or years have passed since our relatives went missing, the anxiety and agony is still in our heartsâ
Faith, green groups press for âpro-people,â âpro-environmentâ bets in Philippine polls
âWe have seen our fair share of destruction of lives and ecosystems .... Are these not enough for us to finally say no to mining?"
Bishop warns Filipino voters against candidates who have no âgood mannersâ
He said leaders should have âgood mannersâ because âwords can be inspiring and encouraging, not abusive, offensive, nor life-threateningâ
Philippines’ vice president to run for top job vs son of...
âWe need to free ourselves from the current situation .... I will fight, we will fight, I offer myself as a candidate for president"
President Duterte announces retirement from politics
The tough-talking leader has not yet announced his preferred successor, but many expect it will be his daughter, Sara
Priest reminds Philippine politicians to examine motives in running for office...
The filing of certificates of candidacy for next yearâs elections in the Philippines opened on October 1
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