Tag: Philippines
Philippine bishop alarmed over presence of Chinese vessels in disputed waters
The Philippines reported about 220 vessels, believed to be manned by Chinese maritime militia personnel, anchored at Julian Felipe Reef
Church people stand by slain tribal leader in northern Philippines
Church groups say the killings of tribal people ‘an attempt to silence’ them in their fight against the mega-dam project
SPOTLIGHT: Philippine environment defenders in the crosshairs of red-taggers
Red-tagging of individuals and groups have led to illegal arrests, harassment, and extra-judicial killings
Catholic churches in Philippine capital placed under lockdown due to rising...
Centuries-old San Agustin Church in the old walled city was closed following the death of its parish priest due to COVID-19
Watch: Up Close with Father Flaviano ‘Flavie’ Villanueva
Father Villanueva reflects on his mission to provide dignified care for the least in society
Photo gallery: Island of Humunu — where Christianity first landed in...
On March 16, 1521, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan and his crew dropped anchor off the uninhabited island of Humumu, now Homonhon
Wider lockdown possible ahead of Holy Week as COVID-19 infections spike...
Catholic churches to implement strict health protocols during annual observance of Holy Week
Rights group sounds alarm over killings of Philippine lawyers
More lawyers killed in the five years since Duterte took office than under any other govt in Philippine history, says Human Rights Watch
Pope Francis lauds ‘smugglers of faith’ during Mass with Filipinos in...
Pope led Mass celebration attended by a hundred Filipinos to mark 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines
Watch: ‘Up Close’ with Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Caritas Philippines
Joe Torres talks with the bishop about politics and care for ‘Our Common Home’
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