Tag: Philippine politics
Attacks against environmental defenders quadrupled ahead of Philippine polls
The group Kalikasan PNE raised concern that election-related violence might be deliberately targeting defenders
Manila archbishop urges Filipinos to uphold ‘national dignity’ amid violence, corruption
“Let us not allow EDSA to be a mere page in our national history,” said Cardinal Jose Advincula in his homily during Mass on February 25
Philippine bishops, protesters rally to protest return of Marcos-style rule
"Bring back the loot, not the thief,” protesters chanted, hoisting a streamer that read: "No to MarcosDuterte2022”
Photos: Filipinos mark 36th anniversary of peaceful uprising that ousted dictator
The People Power Revolution was a series of popular demonstrations in the Philippines from February 22 to 25, 1986
Catholic bishops call on Filipinos to stand for truth amid ‘radical...
The Church leaders issued the call as the country marks the 36th anniversary of the 1986 “people power revolution” that ousted Marcos
Couples for Christ leaders endorse presidential candidate in Philippine elections
The CFC International Council said it "recognizes and acknowledges the God-given right of each and every member to make his/her choice”
Philippine torture victim relives horror as dictator’s son rises
Tortured and gang-raped by the troops under martial law in the 1970s, the former history professor said she fears history will repeat itself
Martial law memories
If you think martial law was the golden years of Philippine history, listen to the victims and their ordeals. Many of them are still alive.
Caritas Philippines vows to remain ‘non-partisan’ during polls, ‘but never neutral’
“We will proclaim what is true, just, and right. That is our moral obligation,” said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Caritas Philippines
‘Democracy cannot die a second death’
Youth activists mark the 36th anniversary of the 1986 Philippine ‘People Power’ uprising on Sunday, February 20, 2022
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