Tag: Philippine politics
Catholic bishop tells Filipinos not to treat each other as enemies...
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, president of the bishops' conference, urged the faithful to be more involved in politics and stand for the truth
Is there such a thing as a ‘Church vote’ in this...
“Politicians believe that Churches and Church leaders have social and cultural capital”
Philippine vice president says reimposing death penalty will not lower crime...
The vice president said data from around the world show that reimposing the death penalty will not lower crime rates considerably
Catholic bishops urge Filipinos to ‘fight indifference,’ participate in May 9...
The bishops noted that some “have always been mere spectators – unconcerned until they are personally affected”
Philippine youth groups call on political candidates to ‘show love’ for...
Even as the Philippines is among the most climate vulnerable countries in the world, “the climate crisis is still not a priority election issue”
Philippine vice president appeals to priests to help fight ‘new form...
In a meeting with Catholic priests and lay leaders, Vice President Robredo said disinformation is the new form of "vote-buying"
Marcos heir wins Philippine election misinformation race, says report
False and misleading claims have flooded Facebook, YouTube, TikTok and Twitter in the lead-up to the May 9 polls
Philippine Carmelites back candidates for president, vice president in national elections
The congregation of men and women religious said they made the decision "after deep discernment" and prayer
Filipino women reject ‘undemocratic, misogynistic, militarist governance’
“Amid the pandemic, women continue to fight and protect their ancestral lands from land grabbing of corporations backed by state agents"
Philippine Catholic priest says Church ‘cannot be neutral,’ condemns thieves, liars
“We should never allow ourselves to be used as tools for partisan politics,” said Father Jerome Secillano