Tag: Philippines
Emergency powers won’t help Duterte’s govt fight coronavirus
Many of the problems cited to justify the new emergency powers actually stem from the president’s initial reluctance to prepare for a public health crisis
The possibility of a better life
Our quarantine is an unscheduled retreat, allowing us to reevaluate our lives, and hopefully see more clearly the possibility of another world
Philippines’ Duterte declares ‘National Week of Prayer’
President recognizes the 'vital role of faith in bringing about peace, solidarity, compassion, and heroism in times of adversity'
Filipinos go online to help front-line workers fight COVID-19
Group of young Methodists raise funds online to buy protective equipment for front-line health workers in hospitals
Photo gallery: Faith amidst the pandemic
Central Philippine town of Oslob welcomes the 2021 Jubilee Cross and pilgrims amidst government COVID-19 restrictions of movement of people.
Filipino authorities balk as church center opens doors for poor
Police and village officials dispersed street dwellers who lined up outside Manila's center for the homeless
Mindanao communities strive to help poor amid pandemic
Youth groups will distribute face masks to village officials, health workers, and those manning check points
Muslim region tracks Filipinos who joined Islamic gathering in Malaysia
Muslim leaders urge followers to impose health measures following declaration of a state of public health emergency in the country
Philippine ceasefire with Reds welcome amid coronavirus
The Catholic Church and faith-based groups have been consistent in their stance that the two sides should resume formal peace talks
Catholics exalted for not going to church amid coronavirus pandemic
Church leaders call on the people to look into the needs of others and the common good
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