Tag: Philippines
Families of political prisoners in Philippines appeal for compassion on Virgin’s...
There are at least 609 political prisoners currently detained in various jails across the country
Condemning history to a lie: The fantasy that was Marcos
You’d think the despot and looter of the country’s wealth would nevermore be remembered after what he and his cronies did
Rescued crewman from ship sunk off Japan dies, bishop urges prayers...
Search ongoing for remaining crew members after ship carrying 6,000 cattle capsizes in East China Sea
Philippine church leaders hit proposal to honor former dictator Marcos
Marcos imposed martial law in the country from 1972 to 1981 to suppress what was supposed to be an increasing civil strife and the threat of a communist takeover
Rights group hits Duterte’s ‘shoot-to-kill’ order on drug smugglers
Philippine president slammed for ordering head of customs bureau to shoot and kill drug smugglers
Catholic Church opens ‘Season of Creation,’ calls for commitment to environment
In 2015, Pope Francis designated Sept. 1 as a 'World Day of Prayer for Care of Creation' for the global Church
Filipinos honor medical frontliners as modern-day heroes fighting pandemic
COVID-19 has claimed the lives of 38 medical professionals in the country
Photo gallery: New prelate installed in southern Philippine archdiocese
Archbishop Jose Cabantan said his appointment during pandemic ‘calls us to live in solidarity’
Rights groups call on UN body to ensure Philippine accountability for...
Groups criticize Duterte administration for allegedly seeking to evade accountability and encouraging violent attacks
Filipinos remember ‘courageous prophet’ who spared no one
Archbishop Oscar Cruz remembered as a friend, a mentor, and an activist who used his ‘prophetic voice against abuses’ even in the Catholic Church
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