Asian bishops pledge prayers and relief in wake of deadly earthquake in Myanmar

He expressed hope that the Church’s contribution, though modest, would offer comfort and help survivors find the strength to recover

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Iloilo’s waste-to-energy plan draws fire from environmental advocates

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

The groups argued that the public consultation held in February 2025 came too late and violated guidelines from the NEDA

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Humanitarian crisis deepens in quake-hit Myanmar as church, rights groups urge unhindered aid access

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

In its appeal, the Bishops’ Conference of Myanmar called for an "urgent ceasefire to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid."

Church & Asia

Catholic universities in Hong Kong and Taiwan sign cooperation agreements

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

The agreements demonstrate the two Catholic universities’ shared dedication to advancing life education and exchanging teaching methodologies

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Asian bishops pledge prayers and relief in wake of deadly earthquake in Myanmar

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

Humanitarian crisis deepens in quake-hit Myanmar as church, rights groups urge unhindered aid access

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

Catholic universities in Hong Kong and Taiwan sign cooperation agreements

LiCAS News - April 1, 2025

Pope Francis approves decree to advance sainthood causes of 5 people

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Myanmar earthquake leaves trail of death, destruction, and urgent appeals

March 31, 2025

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PHOTOS: Philippine Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr, mark end of Ramadan

Jire Carreon - March 31, 2025

Eid’l Fitr, also known as the "Feast of Breaking the Fast," signals the start of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar

Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs

Faith Brown, Agence France-Presse - March 26, 2025

No government figures for the sector as the role falls into no recognized job category, meaning legal protections are also non-existent

A black and white photo of a poor boy in rural Asia.

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Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to activist crackdown allegations

Carmela Fonbuena, Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism - February 26, 2025

A memorandum issued by the CIDG Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’”

Nun combines psychiatry and spirituality to treat mental health disorders

Mathias Hariyadi - February 24, 2025

The "compassion" element of her approach is deeply rooted in Catholic Christian spirituality, promoting genuine love and kindness toward patients

Submerged ecosystems: How dams threaten Apayao’s rich biodiversity

Chantal Eco - January 24, 2025

Apayao’s UNESCO biosphere faces threats as hydropower projects challenge renewable energy goals and environmental sustainability

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