Tag: Philippines
Marcos holds commanding lead in Philippine presidential poll
Nearly 40 years after his namesake father was deposed by a popular revolt, Ferdinand Marcos Jr was seen doubling the tally of his rival
Catholic bishops hope for peaceful Philippine polls, urge Filipinos to respect...
The prelate also reminded supporters of candidates not to destroy personal relationships and friendships with one another
Grenade attack wounds nine at Philippine polling station
There had been 16 "validated election-related incidents" since January 9, including four shootings and a "slight illegal detention"
Thousands of Filipinos vow to stand by Robredo for change, love...
Vice President Leni Robredo capped a grueling 90-day campaign by speaking before a mammoth crowd of about 800,000 people
Victims voice disbelief, anger as Philippine dictator’s son nears power
Three decades after Marcos died disgraced in Hawaii, his image and political dynasty are being resurrected
Green activists welcome declaration of climate change as human rights issue
The Philippines declared climate change as a human rights issue, saying that neglect of climate change mitigation is a threat to human rights
Hundreds of Catholic bishops, priests back Philippine vice president’s presidential bid
The times “are extremely abnormal and we believe that silence in front of a possible return of a lamented past is even more dangerous”
Philippines needs a compassionate and wise woman
Filipinos need a woman president who understands the many millions of people on the edge of hunger and poverty
Political observers downplay Iglesia ni Cristo’s endorsement of Marcos’ candidacy
The INC's decision to back Marcos and his running mate, Sara Duterte, “would simply add to these candidates’ already strong numbers”
Philippine Church leaders call on Filipinos to make ‘moral choice’ on...
“If we want our country to rise above challenges, let us vote properly. That is the moral choice,” said Bishop emeritus Antonio Tobias
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