Tag: Politics
Philippine prosecutors clear four Catholic bishops of sedition charges
Bishop welcomed decision but expressed hope that the charges against the other accused, including two priests, will also be dismissed
Philippine media groups hit govt move to shut down TV network
A franchise has to be granted by govt for a television or radio network to operate in the country
Pro-poor missionaries draw unwanted attention from Philippine govt
If govt is really serious in inclusive development, then it should look to the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines and similar groups as partners
India’s divisive protests could help Modi’s party in election test
Ruling party projected to gain from 'polarization between Hindus and Muslims'
Philippine bishop warns against ‘political expediency’ amid virus scare
The Philippines reported a third confirmed case of coronavirus in the country on Feb. 5
Is Manila’s war on coronavirus ‘fake news’ aimed at dissent?
Many Filipinos have become adamant in demanding transparency from the govt on the details of coronavirus infection-related statistics
Shut out of WHO, Taiwan faces flight bans, update delays in...
Taiwan is denied membership of most international organizations including the WHO, a UN agency, due to the objections of China
Philippine bishops stand firm against political dynasties
Church and civil society need to exert pressure on the legislature to pass a law prohibiting political dynasties to pave the way for participatory democracy
SPOTLIGHT: China’s coronavirus crisis and the cult of censorship
China should be quarantined until it begins to make progress towards democracy, human rights, and free speech
In Duterte city, armed men get away with attacks
‘Rescue’ has become a euphemism for military operations aimed at forcing back dissenters to their isolated villages
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