Tag: Philippines
Catholic bishops back proposed law declaring southern Philippine province ‘mining-free zone’
“We amplify the call for the communities affected by mining to stand our ground in defense of our common home,” said the bishops
‘Haiyan’ survivors mark anniversary of deadly typhoon with moments of remembrance
"We slowly heal and we continue to pray for guidance, healing, and strength to those who needed closures"
Photos: Christmas brings much-needed income to Manila’s poor
Filipinos are known for celebrating the “longest Christmas” in the world and start decorating homes as early as September
Photos: Philippines’ Christmas business is on
Mall patrons enjoy the fireworks and lights display at Eastwood Mall in Quezon City during the annual “Christmas Tree Lighting” event
Philippines hit for ‘empty climate rhetoric,’ urged to end to attacks...
The government should provide protection for environmental defenders and hold climate polluters accountable for “destructive acts”
Photos: Filipino cyclists pedal for people and the planet
Filipino cycling enthusiasts and climate activists hold a coordinated bike ride in the Philippine capital on Sunday, November 6, 2022
Catholic Church must bring abusers to justice
There is an urgent need to fund and expand Philippine expert law enforcement action groups to investigate child abusers
More rain on the way as Philippine storm death toll hits...
More than 355,400 people fled their homes as Severe Tropical Storm Nalgae pounded swathes of the archipelago nation late last week
No bodies, no graves, only lighted candles
’On the feast of All Souls’ Day, though I light a candle in our veranda and offer a prayer for him, I also prepare my son’s favorite dish’
Survivor recalls ‘rumbling’ in the dark as mud buries village chapel...
The victims are members of the Teduray, one of the Philippines' many small indigenous tribes who live hardscrabble lives on the edge of society
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