Tag: Philippines
Church groups call for lifting of freeze order on bank accounts...
The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines is under scrutiny of the government for alleged terrorism financing
Philippine bishops welcome move in Congress to stop dam project in...
The bishops’ social action secretariat said the Church is “not against development as long as it does not sacrifice the common good”
Int’l groups express concern over Philippine rights situation
The groups noted the spate of killings, "judicial harassment, arbitrary arrests and detention and threats" on human rights defenders
Photos: Corpus Christi observance in Manila before the pandemic
Here's a glimpse of past Corpus Christi celebrations through the lens of LiCAS.news photojournalists Jire Carreon and Angie de Silva
SPOTLIGHT: Philippines’ Church under attack
“They will strip you of your dignity before putting a bullet in your head. But I won’t allow them to do that to me.”
Rights groups call for accountability as woman shot by police in...
The killing once again put the spotlight on abusive police conduct in the Philippines
Philippine Church, rights groups condemn killing of 52-year-old woman by police...
TFDP said the incident is a “reflection of the culture of violence” that “emboldened police brutality and heightened impunity"
Philippine Christian Churches reaffirm unity, solidarity
The statement expresses the Churches' commitment “to incarnate Christ in the world by becoming channels of reconciliation”
Photos: Nuns distribute food, books in parish ‘community pantry’
Nuns distribute food packs and children's books in a "community pantry" at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in the Philippine capital
Philippines’ Duterte leaves his political future to God
It is not uncommon in the Philippines for former presidents to run for lower office
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