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“It is the responsibility of the government to take strong action to dismantle these groups and confiscate their weapons”

Women’s groups in the Philippine capital mark International Women’s Day with activities calling attention to the plight of Filipino women

“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said

The protestors warned the government from catering to the "vested interests" of mining companies

CEAP called on member-schools to continue to promote a “culture of respect, compassion, inclusivity, and Christ-centeredness"

"The call towards peacemaking is an action that is most needed in our society, most especially when people’s safety and lives are at stake"

“How can we ever have lasting peace if we keep living in a culture of violence?” Bishop Cortes said

The bishop, who is also one of the convenors of the church-based Pilgrims for Peace assailed the human rights violations in Negros

Environment personnel "are now focusing on coastal clean-up" given the extent of the affected shoreline

Aside from the Herrera law, the government has implemented policies that the activists said made life worse for Filipino workers