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Activists decry ‘greenwashing’ in Philippine government’s plastic road initiative

Mark Saludes -
It warned against institutionalizing approaches that merely appear sustainable while creating new environmental and public health risks
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The damage done to children by uncontrolled ISPs

Father Shay Cullen -
Situation has become so bad that the Philippines has been named as world's "hot spot" for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children
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Pope Leo XIV: Build bridges for ecological and social justice

Francesca Merlo, Vatican News -
Marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage for the Care of Our Common Home

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Photos | Church of the Poor: Cubao bishop reflects on Pope Francis’ enduring vision

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The requiem Mass was part of a nationwide observance, with dioceses across the Philippines offering liturgies for the late pontiff

Photos: Philippine Church, faith leaders remember Pope Francis as ‘Shepherd of the Marginalized’

Mark Saludes -
The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

Photos: Homeless, drug war victims honored in Holy Week ritual at KALINGA Center

Angie de Silva -
The twelve individuals whose feet were washed included the homeless, relatives of victims of the war on drugs, staff, and benefactors

Photos: Devotion through suffering: Filipino penitents in Kalayaan mark Good Friday with self-flagellation

Jire Carreon -
In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

Photos: Church in Manila celebrates Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday

Angie de Silva -
The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn liturgies of Holy Week and symbolizes the unity of the bishop with his clergy

Photos: Philippines’ ‘town of moving saints’ reenact Christ and Mary’s encounter

Jire Carreon -
Catholic devotees in Paete, Laguna, mark Holy Wednesday with the traditional “Unang Salubong” (first encounter)...
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COMMENTARY

When the church beats with one heart: My conclave experience

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David -
Now I understand why, throughout our pre-Conclave sessions, several cardinals offered words of reassurance in their interventions

The damage done to children by uncontrolled ISPs

Father Shay Cullen -
Situation has become so bad that the Philippines has been named as world's "hot spot" for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children

FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV’s homily at inaugural Mass

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Vatican’s official English translation of Pope Leo XIV’s homily from his inaugural Mass in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, May 18

Alminaza: We must stand up to European banks financing the climate emergency

Bishop Gerardo Alminaza -
It is one of the places where the Creator’s hand can be clearly seen. But scientists tell us that its beauty is much more than skin deep
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Marikina shrine is nation’s first minor basilica under Pope Leo XIV

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The shrine is now the second minor basilica in the Diocese of Antipolo, joining the Basilica of St. John the Baptist in Taytay

Activists decry ‘greenwashing’ in Philippine government’s plastic road initiative

Mark Saludes -
It warned against institutionalizing approaches that merely appear sustainable while creating new environmental and public health risks

When the church beats with one heart: My conclave experience

Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David -
Now I understand why, throughout our pre-Conclave sessions, several cardinals offered words of reassurance in their interventions

The damage done to children by uncontrolled ISPs

Father Shay Cullen -
Situation has become so bad that the Philippines has been named as world's "hot spot" for online sexual abuse and exploitation of children

Pope Leo XIV: Build bridges for ecological and social justice

Francesca Merlo, Vatican News -
Marking the 10th anniversary of Laudato si’, Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage for the Care of Our Common Home

Bronze relief of martyr Sebastian Kimura inaugurated in Tokyo

LiCAS News -
The central figure in the relief is Sebastian Kimura with outstretched arms, surrounded by scenes depicting his missionary life

Hong Kong cardinal expresses trust in Pope Leo XIV’s China approach

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The Jesuit cardinal gave the new pontiff a small statue of Our Lady of Sheshan as a gesture of solidarity with Chinese Catholics

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SILENCED VOICES

Groups slam Marcos for approving ₱3.1-B hike in Kaliwa...

SKDN also criticized the disbursement of a ₱160 million “disturbance fee,” saying it lacked transparency and created division among residents
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‘Outrageous assault on rights’: Bishop, groups decry arrest of...

“These individuals are ordinary people who simply seek to protect their right to live and work their lands,” the prelate added
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‘Dangerous precedent’: Philippine groups condemn Supreme Court ruling on...

The decision reflects a long-standing bias in national policy in favor of corporate interests at the expense of communities and ecosystems
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EQUALITY & JUSTICE

Journalists barred despite accreditation, Altermidya calls for urgent COMELEC...

Journalists were prevented from entering unless they could produce additional “local credentials and proof of accreditation"

PH elections marred by irregularities, violence, and glitches, say...

Rights observers cite violence, machine failures, and voter suppression as major threats to the integrity of PH elections.

Bishop echoes Leo XIV’s call; seeks freedom for jailed...

“This means for us here in Negros, calling as well for the release of Frenchie Mae Cumpio and for all the other political prisoners"

Verde Island fisherfolk press election hopefuls to protect marine...

“We challenge aspiring leaders to show genuine commitment to protecting both our environment,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez
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