Tag: Philippines
‘Cancel culture’ contrary to synodality, says Philippine bishop
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said the “cancel culture” has become a negative trend in society through social media
Caritas Philippines backs higher taxes for luxury goods
Luxuries are "unnecessary" and those who can afford them "will be less affected by the increased costs,” said Bishop Bagaforo of Caritas
Gov’t to file charges against recruiters over killing of Filipino worker...
The Kuwaiti government has expressed its sympathies and signified its interest to pursue justice for the Filipino worker
Prosecutors and children win convictions of sex abusers
The successful cooperation between Preda and the Department of Justice prosecutors leads to successful convictions
Philippine bishops declare annual’ observance of national day of prayer vs...
“The move will further help protect the Filipinos against human trafficking, especially our people on the move,” said Bishop Santos
Rights group welcomes ICC decision to allow new inquiry into Philippines’...
“The ICC investigation ... is the only credible avenue for justice for the victims and their families of the ‘war on drugs’"
Human Rights Watch decries ‘red-tagging’ of Philippine indigenous leaders, activists
In October 2022, the Philippine justice secretary defended red-tagging before the UN Human Rights Council, calling it “part of democracy”
Philippine missionaries appeal for prayers, support as court hears money laundering...
“We push forward in good faith, onward in the journey with the rural poor toward justice, peace, and the integrity of creation”
Bill promoting religious freedom approved in Philippines’ House of Representatives
The measure seeks to prohibit to burden, curtail, impinge or encroach on a person’s right to exercise his/her religious belief
3 million Filipino families experienced hunger in past three months, survey...
The figure is slightly higher than the 11.3 percent or 2.89 million families who reported the same in a survey released in October 2022
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