Tag: Rural Missionaries of the Philippines

Karapatan described the terrorist financing charges as “reckless, false and baseless”

“We push forward in good faith, onward in the journey with the rural poor toward justice, peace, and the integrity of creation”

Human rights groups maintained that the case was “aimed at disrupting our work … in helping victims (of rights violations) seek justice"

The Department of Justice has earlier filed charges against 16 RMP workers, including five nuns, for allegedly diverting funds to rebels

The missionaries said they are "unapologetic and unwavering in our commitment to work in poor areas"

The bishops slammed what they described as “concocted allegations” against the missionaries

“RMP’s mission work has been seriously hampered because of the relentless state attacks, depriving much-needed services to the poor,” it said

The RMP repeatedly denied allegations linking the organization to the communist movement

"A religious and a good Christian takes his friendship with God very seriously"

The Rural Missionaries of the Philippines is under scrutiny of the government for alleged terrorism financing