Philippine Catholic bishops urge faithful to respond to pandemic ‘with eyes of faith’

News Mark Saludes - August 12, 2020

The pastoral letter addressed sectors of society and the Philippine government, appealing to act on the crisis that affected too many lives

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Philippine church groups renew call for resumption of peace talks

Mark Saludes - August 13, 2020

The groups said it is high time for warring parties to go back to the negotiating table and give peace a chance

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The anatomy of a Grade 8 English lesson: Not so ‘picturesque’

Joel Pablo Salud - August 13, 2020

Now, why would most young folks and parents raise hell on the matter of an erroneously written sentence in English?

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Mindanao’s tribal children have no school to go back to this school year

Mark Saludes - August 12, 2020

Authorities have earlier closed 176 tribal schools in Mindanao and have threatened to close 40 more for various reasons

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UN, international experts urge global action to protect Filipino environmental defenders

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Philippine Catholic lay council calls for stop to death penalty revival

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Amnesty International calls for probe into killing of Philippine peace activist

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Peasant activist killed in Philippine capital

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Catholic democracy activist Agnes Chow arrested in Hong Kong

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Global faith leaders call for end to crimes against Uyghurs in China

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Teachers exorcise spirit of ignorance in tribal village amid challenges brought by pandemic

Marielle Lucenio - August 10, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic, teachers in tribal communities face the challenge of implementing distance education

Philippine priest makes Laudato si’ alive in parish’s garden

Mark Saludes - August 5, 2020

Oblates priest Eduardo Vasquez said that to respond to the call of Pope Francis “to care for our common home” should not be complicated

Priest embraces nature, celebrates Mass in town that rose from the waters

Marielle Lucenio - August 3, 2020

The story of the sunken town reflects the Filipino faith that is harnessed in the community, said Father Arnold Abelardo, CMF

‘Feast of the Sacrifice’ amid the pandemic

Jojo Rinoza - August 2, 2020

Despite the pandemic, faith and tradition continue to live in the hearts of Filipino Muslims.

Filipino Muslim refugees pray for end to sacrifices on Eid al-Adha

Mark Saludes - July 31, 2020

Eid al-Adha honors the willingness of Ibrahim to sacrifice his son Ismael as an act of obedience to God's command.

Faith-based group distributes bicycles to poor front-liners in Mindanao

Divina Suson - July 29, 2020

The “transportation support program” is the NGOs' answer to the government’s prohibition of “back-riding” on motorcycles.

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The anatomy of a Grade 8 English lesson: Not so ‘picturesque’

Commentary Joel Pablo Salud - August 13, 2020

Now, why would most young folks and parents raise hell on the matter of an erroneously written sentence in English?

Conflict management

Commentary Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - August 13, 2020

How can we have reconciliation in our country if so much wrong is happening but nobody has the humility to own up their wrongdoing?

Lord what must we do? (Mark 10:17)

Church & Asia LiCAS News - August 12, 2020

Pastoral Message to teachers, educators, seminary professors, seminarians and the Catholic faithful at the opening of the school year

‘Hammer and dance’ strategy vs Covid-19 isn’t working

Commentary Ernesto M. Hilario - August 12, 2020

To understand what's been going on, it is important to review what the government has done since the public health crisis began

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Philippine church groups renew call for resumption of peace talks

News Mark Saludes - August 13, 2020

The groups said it is high time for warring parties to go back to the negotiating table and give peace a chance

Filipino Catholic faithful required to wear face shields when going to church

Diocesan Reports LiCAS News - August 13, 2020

On August 12, the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Philippines surged to 143,749, according to the Health department

The anatomy of a Grade 8 English lesson: Not so ‘picturesque’

Commentary Joel Pablo Salud - August 13, 2020

Now, why would most young folks and parents raise hell on the matter of an erroneously written sentence in English?

Bishops launch ‘Ten Hail Mary’s Daily’ campaign

News Alert CBCP News - August 13, 2020

The nationwide prayer campaign will start on Aug. 15, the Solemnity of the Assumption, and will end on Sept. 15.

Conflict management

Commentary Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - August 13, 2020

How can we have reconciliation in our country if so much wrong is happening but nobody has the humility to own up their wrongdoing?

Catholic schools in Hong Kong told to prevent ‘politicization’ of students

News LiCAS News - August 13, 2020

Hong Kong Diocese urges Catholic schools to promote ‘national identity’

Holy See among 30 states wanting to ban killer robots

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Autonomous weapon systems have potential to ‘increase the dehumanization of warfare,’ warns Holy See

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Video: Priest ensures Catholic values in Philippine school’s ‘blended learning’ program

Jire Carreon - July 18, 2020

A Catholic priest helps ensure that Catholic values are included in the 'blended learning' process in schools during pandemic

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Photos: Philippine churches reopen as quarantine measures ease

Jire Carreon - July 13, 2020

Churches in the Philippine capital reopened and hold public Masses on July 12, following the easing of quarantine measures in the country

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Video: Gender-based violence during COVID19 lockdown

Bernice Beltran, Philippines - July 5, 2020

When the pandemic lockdown began, women’s rights advocates were quick to notice the missing “gender dimension” in the government response.

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PHOTOS: ‘Dry’ feast of San Juan Bautista

Jire Carreon - June 24, 2020

Authorities prohibited the traditional splashing of water during the revelry to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19

Teachers exorcise spirit of ignorance in tribal village amid challenges brought by pandemic

Features Marielle Lucenio - August 10, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic, teachers in tribal communities face the challenge of implementing distance education

#ChallengeAccepted: Black-and-White photo bilang mensaheng politikal

Commentary Che Sarigumba - August 8, 2020

"Panahon na para tumayo tayo. Panahon na para magkaisa tayo. Ipaglaban natin ang ating pagiging babae. Ipaglaban natin ang ating karapatan."

On the observed situation of labor

Commentary Brother Jess Matias - August 5, 2020

The devaluation of labor is the locus of the Church’s various theological positions

In a red Dutch house, by the banks of...

Features Marielle Lucenio - July 28, 2020

Thousands of jeepney drivers lost their source of living after the government prevented them from going back to the streets

A Revolution of Grace

Commentary Archbishop Socrates Villegas - August 6, 2020

Homily of Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen-Dagupan during the closing Mass for the “Twenty-one Days of Prayer for National Healing”

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SPOTLIGHT: The world of former Malaysian PM comes crashing...

Gareth Corsi, Malaysia - August 4, 2020

Najib Razak loses landmark battle, as judge slams his ‘preposterous and ridiculous’ defence and dispels the myth of the nation’s untouchable elite class

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Magdalene, ‘Babaylan’ rock as modern icons of struggle

Inday Espina-Varona - July 24, 2020

Mary of Magdala shines bright after centuries of being shoved under the robes of the patriarchy

Diocesan Reports

Pagbabalik operasyon ng ipinasarang minahan pinuna ng obispo

LiCAS News - July 24, 2020

Nagpahayag ng pangamba si Bishop Gerardo Alminaza sa muling pagbubukas ng ilang minahan na dating sinuspinde ng pamahalaan

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Killing a network, fueling resistance

Inday Espina-Varona - July 11, 2020

As repression worsens in the Philippines, the closure of a legacy highway of expression has sparked new avenues of resistance

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Survey: One in five Indians say faith in God increased significantly during lockdown

Rita Joseph, India - August 9, 2020

Only 4 percent of survey participants felt a significant loss in their faith

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Lord what must we do? (Mark 10:17)

LiCAS News - August 12, 2020

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Philippine Catholic school stands by morality definition amid charges of discrimination

Marielle Lucenio - August 9, 2020

Assumption Iloilo said it is "within its rights to adopt a definition that constitutes immorality" in accordance with Catholic teachings

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