Tag: Philippines
Church’s shelter for homeless in Manila reopens after pandemic, police lockdown
Father Villanueva assured that the center will continue to provide dignified care for the poor following health protocols set by authorities
Philippines’ religious superiors vow to stand for truth amid ‘widespread unpredictability’
“In our consecration to God, we pledged to do what is right, ‘acceptable and pleasing to the Lord,’” said the religious leaders
Claretian priest, Dominican nun, elected heads of Philippine conference of religious...
For many years, the association served as a common voice for men and women religious and an advocate for their individual charisms
Witnessing
How far and different is this kind of being a witness in a man-made judicial system from the witnessing for love called for by Christ
Philippine Catholic bishops approve creation of public affairs ministry in dioceses
The bishops also approved the elevation its Permanent Committee on Public Affairs into an episcopal commission
Not so personal ‘personal’
A personal parish is created by the bishop to “better serve Catholics of a particular rite, language, nationality, ethnicity"
Philippine mayor orders employees to ‘smile’ or risk fine
The policy must be adopted "while serving the people to give sincerity by showing a feeling of calmness and friendly atmosphere"
Philippine Indigenous women call on gov’t to end mining operations in...
“For all the years that [the mining company] has destroyed our land, we have stood up and defended it”
Defiant Philippine Nobel laureate Ressa fights for her freedom
"This is a newsroom that's been under attack for six years and we've prepared ourselves"
Philippine greens urge new Environment chief to impose moratorium on destructive...
"With her experience, we expect her to use and rely more on science-based analysis to decide on environmental policies and practices"
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