Tag: Philippines
Philippine Congress passes bill aimed to curb teenage pregnancy
The Philippines ranks second in Southeast Asia for the highest adolescent birth rate. Data show an increase in pregnancies among young girls
ASEAN leaders urge Myanmar junta to stop attacks on civilians
Myanmar has been ravaged by deadly violence since the 2021 military coup deposed Aung San Suu Kyi's government
Philippine ecumenical bishops call to surface missing environment defenders
“We will not stop until our missing environmental defenders and other victims of enforced disappearances are surfaced."
Caritas Philippines opposes Japan’s plan to release Fukushima wastewater
Japan on August 24 started releasing treated wastewater, 12 years after a massive earthquake and tsunami damaged the power plant in 2011
Global groups urge Philippines to ‘ensure enabling environment’ for rights workers
The groups also condemned the alleged “renewed judicial harassment” against 10 human rights workers, including church workers
The power and beauty of smallness
In a society that often values popularity and fame, we are reminded of the transformative power of small communities rooted in faith
Seventeens: Glimmer of light amidst darkness
They collectively exemplify the presence of a glimmer of light amidst the darkness, guiding us toward the pursuit of what is right and just
Philippines group condemns ‘arbitrary’ killing of children
The network called for a comprehensive review of law enforcement practice in the country and demanded “reflection and change” at all levels
Issues and concerns the Philippine Church faces under Marcos Jr. regime
Despite of perceived powerlessness and declining influence, the Church has an important role in bringing about social transformation
IN PHOTOS: Kin of Filipino teen mistakenly killed by cops offer...
Jerhode Jemboy Baltazar tragically passed away after the police opened fire while he was removing accumulated water in his boat on August 2.
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