Tag: Philippines
Green activists, faith-based groups lament lifting of ban on open-pit mining...
"We will not take this sitting down. We will not take this silently," said Bishop Cerilo Casicas of the Diocese of Marbel
Manila prelate calls on Filipinos to stay calm, believe in democratic...
Cardinal Advincula of Manila assured that Church leaders will always pastors of its flock
Philippine province lifts open-pit mining ban, paves way for Tampakan project
The Tampakan project on Mindanao island has been described as "one of the largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits in the world"
Philippines’ outgoing vice president gives new face to volunteer movement
Supporters of Vice President Leni Robredo said they will continue to be part of her initiatives to help communities in the peripheries
Philippine presidential runner-up Robredo vows to ‘fight lies’
"We need to accept the decision of the majority and I implore everyone to be with me on this" - Leni Robredo
Faith-based groups call for continuous ‘vigilance’ in wake of Philippine elections
"We pray for truth to illuminate our hearts and minds, so that we may know and so that truth will us set free”
Philippine poll watchdogs call for mechanisms to combat ‘disinformation’
“Public education starts the day after elections because a lot of politicians ... are already preparing for the elections in 2025”
Triumphant Marcos faces high expectations from poor
An urban poor settler predicts that by the end of Marcos Jr's six-year term "there will be a lot of jobs," enough to go around
Despite glitches, Philippine polls ‘largely peaceful,’ say international observers
The observers noted “concerns” about the election system’s trustworthiness “that need to be urgently addressed”
‘Respect election results,’ Philippine Church leaders urge Filipinos amid protests
“We may not win elections, but the feelings of joy and wonderment were priceless ... and that brief moment was actually a glimpse of heaven.”
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