Tag: Philippines
Photos: Filipinos mark feast of Saint Francis with blessing of pets
For the second straight year, animal lovers in the Philippine capital had their pets blessed in a “drive-thru” ceremony
Philippine bishops oppose casino operations on world-renowned island of Boracay
The bishops warned of “consequences” of gambling and its impact on the people of the island
President Duterte announces retirement from politics
The tough-talking leader has not yet announced his preferred successor, but many expect it will be his daughter, Sara
Priest reminds Philippine politicians to examine motives in running for office...
The filing of certificates of candidacy for next year’s elections in the Philippines opened on October 1
‘It is a circus’: Philippine election season kicks off
Election campaigns in the famously chaotic democracy are normally raucous and star-studded
More child abusers to be jailed for life
The Philippine Senate has approved the final draft of a bill that increases the age for determining statutory rape
Global civil society alliance appeals for probe into Philippine rights situation
CIVICUS noted that one year on from the adoption of a resolution at the UNHRC, “serious civic freedoms violations continue to occur"
SPOTLIGHT: Philippine youths use recycled plastic to combat plastic pollution
For local youths of Odiongan, the battle against plastic waste pollution is "a mission"
Sri Lankan, Filipino refugees who sheltered Snowden find sanctuary in Canada
The family were part of a group of seven refugees in Hong Kong who agreed to shelter Snowden after his revelations in 2013
Opposition to black sand mining needs people’s support, says Philippine priest
Father Antonio Labiao of Caritas said civil society groups have a role in educating the public about the impact of black sand mining
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