Tag: Philippines
Oxfam calls for ‘substantial, quality climate finance’ support for Philippines
The Philippines, like many other Asian countries, ranks high in terms of climate vulnerability and low when it comes to climate readiness
Filipinos flock to cemeteries for All Saints’ Day observance
It was the first time since the start of the pandemic that cemeteries were open on November 1 for the ancient Christian tradition
Climate justice is the right of the poor
The great climate injustice is that the poor of the world have to suffer great losses because of the decisions of the rich
Photos: Filipino children mark All Saints’ Day with ‘parade of saints’
The Church encourages parents to dress their children like saints to create a deeper awareness of the lives of holy men and women
Tropical storm batters Philippine capital before exit
The death toll from the storm rose to 48, most of them from a series of flash floods and landslides in Mindanao
Churches damaged by quake in northern Philippines; residents afraid to return...
“Our prayers are with the people of the northern Philippines who suffered the brunt of the earthquake,” said Bishop Bagaforo
Caritas Philippines deploys teams to assist quake victims as aftershocks continue
"Our social action centers are already capacitated to act accordingly," said Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo
Photos: Filipinos prepare tombs of loved ones ahead of All Souls’...
The annual tradition that combines Catholic religious rites with the country’s penchant for festivity is popularly called ‘Undas’
Strong 6.4-magnitude quake rocks northern Philippines
Photos of collapsed ceilings in some of the hospital rooms were posted on the local fire service's official Facebook page
Filipino farmers seek Asian bishops’ support for ‘genuine land reform’
“The cry against landlessness … is stronger if the bishops will rally behind the peasants”
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