Tag: Philippines
Filipino Catholics consecrate country to Mary amid pandemic, rights abuses
‘We are praying that through the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary this pandemic will end’
War doesn’t faze Filipino bishop
Bishop Charlie Inzon believes it is possible ‘to build a communion of friends’ amongst Muslims, Christians and indigenous peoples for peace and harmony
With a ‘sense of urgency’: Bishops to ‘consecrate’ Philippines to Mary
‘We pray as one. We heal as one. We renew the world as one through this Act of Consecration’
Churches in Philippines struggle to help those battered by pandemic
The upending of work and social patterns has sparked a mental health crisis in a country that lags badly in health care metrics
Press freedom under siege in the Philippines
Weaponizing the law to stifle dissent and contrary opinions erodes the very foundations of a democratic system
Rights groups call for release of Filipino political prisoners amid pandemic
There are at least 609 political prisoners in the country’s overcrowded prison and detention facilities
Filipino bishop hits ‘culture of impunity’ following killing of journalist
Unidentified gunmen shot and killed radio broadcaster Rex Cornelio Pepino while he was with his wife
Philippine Catholic bishops call on govt to resolve ABS-CBN issue
Some 11,000 workers affected by shutdown, network’s bid to renew franchise now lies in the hands of Congress
Church choir in Philippines offers inspiration to those in lockdown
They’ve released an online cover version of a church classic to remind people to remain calm amid the pandemic
Killing a network in the Philippines
Crippling of ABS-CBN an attack on press freedom and people’s right to access free, independent information
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