Tag: Philippines
Photos: Philippines’ ‘Pedal for People and Planet’
About 1,000 bikers participate in the all-women “Pedal for People and Planet” in Quezon City, Philippines, on March 12, 2023
Philippines’ oldest bishop, first bishop of Catarman, dies at 93
Bishop Hobayan retired from episcopal ministry on March 10, 2005, after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75
Philippines urged to compensate WWII sex slave survivors
During World War II, up to 200,000 women across Asia including the Philippines were forced to work in Japanese military brothels
Chinese security vessel orders Philippine plane carrying media to ‘leave’
The order came from a radio operator on a Chinese coast guard vessel 3,500 feet below — one of dozens of ships seen prowling the waters
Philippine Church group starts fund drive for relief of oil spill-affected...
The funds raised will be used for the relief and clean-up efforts not just in Mindoro but also in other dioceses affected by the tragedy
Photos: Getting ready for the ‘big one’
Children in schools across the Philippines participate in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill on March 9, 2023
Philippine food environment is failing children, says UNICEF
The study says that children are eating fewer fruits and vegetables, and more sugar, salty and fatty products
Philippine military diocese backs Marcos’ call to crack down on private...
“It is the responsibility of the government to take strong action to dismantle these groups and confiscate their weapons”
Photos: Women’s Day observance in the Philippines
Women’s groups in the Philippine capital mark International Women’s Day with activities calling attention to the plight of Filipino women
Philippine bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
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