Tag: Philippines
All in the family: Philippine dynasties tighten grip on power
Analysts say the system has become more pervasive in the decades since a popular uprising deposed Marcos and forced his family into exile
Rights group calls for release of Philippine senator following retraction of...
“Senator Leila de Lima has suffered five years in detention for an alleged crime that key witnesses now dispute”
Leni Robredo: ‘Last woman standing’ in Philippine presidential race
Leni Robredo is the last obstacle to the Marcos family regaining the presidency they lost in 1986 following a popular uprising
Carmelite ‘martyr of press freedom’ source of inspiration amid flood of...
Titus Brandsma, a Dutch Carmelite priest, educator, and journalist, will be canonized by Pope Francis on May 15, 2022
Bongbong Marcos: Philippine dictator’s son leads race to succeed Duterte
Vowing to unify the country, Marcos has made sweeping promises to boost jobs and tackle rising prices as part of a pathway out of the pandemic
Philippine lay group vows to deliver ‘Catholic vote’ on May 9...
"I believe that with prayer and action, we can deliver the Catholic vote," said Raymond Daniel Cruz Jr., president of Laiko
Thousands flock to Marawi’s Grand Mosque as it reopens to mark...
The Grand Mosque is located in what has been dubbed as the "most affected area" during the five-month shooting war that left Marawi in ruins
Philippine labor sector, activists pay tribute to country’s workers
President Duterte lauded Filipino workers for being known worldwide for their “great passion, integrity and professionalism”
Protestant Church group decries Philippine court decision to uphold terror law
The NCCP said it is "deeply concerned that the terror law will be instrumental to the continued attacks against human rights and dignity"
Remembering Filipino Bishop Julio Labayen and the Basic Ecclesial Communities
Bishop Julio Labayen recognized the Lord among the poor — farmers, laborers, fisherfolk
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