Tag: Philippines

You don't control an infectious disease by deploying fully-armed soldiers and police out in the streets and in communities

The military's heightened presence in communities came as the government announced it will impose stricter quarantine rules

Church-run radio network aims to serve as conduit for Christians in Asia and across the globe especially during difficult times

Residents of Homonhon Island in the central Philippines are worried over the potential health risk posed by the loading of the chromite ore

Environmental experts in Manila warned that "serious unresolved environmental issues" will contribute to the re-emergence of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Ahead of Earth Day celebrations on April 22,...

Transparency is a must in the face of a pandemic. But even under tamer bureaucratic conditions, gag orders abound, and whistleblowers have been punished

Philippines govt must strike a balance between enforcing the law to achieve a public good and showing compassion for people, especially the poor

In recent years, the fisherfolk have been complaining of lesser catch

If the moon is not sighted earlier, the start of the holy month of fasting for Muslim Filipinos will be on Friday, April 24

In taking pro-active efforts to help the government, the Church is fostering unity and healing to prevail over seemingly insurmountable odds