Philippine lockdown heightens child risks in juvenile centers, communities

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Unicef said government efforts to contain the pandemic are vital to public health but also expose children to increased risk of violence

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Manila’s homeless to lose shelter, go back to streets when schools...

Marielle Lucenio - May 29, 2020

Father Flaviano Villanueva, SVD, said church people are "doing their best" to look for shelters that can accommodate the homeless

Church & Asia

Centuries-old Marian tradition remains alive in small town of Mindanao despite...

Mark Saludes - May 29, 2020

The telling and retelling of the story of Dapitan's "Flores de Mayo" and its symbols is one reason why the religious tradition lives on

Commentary

Poultry, livestock industry can be next pandemic ground zero

Clemente Bautista - May 29, 2020

Diseases that originate from animals, especially domesticated animals, are the source of recent worst pandemics in history

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FEATURES

Centuries-old Marian tradition remains alive in small town of Mindanao despite pandemic

Mark Saludes - May 29, 2020

The telling and retelling of the story of Dapitan's "Flores de Mayo" and its symbols is one reason why the religious tradition lives on

Priest in southern Philippines sells fish to help poor parishioners

Marielle Lucenio - May 28, 2020

Father Joel Silagpo says that by selling fish rhe aises funds for the parish and enters into a dialogue with Muslims

Social communicators keep Church visible during pandemic

Mark Saludes - May 27, 2020

Amid the uncertainties brought by the pandemic, social communicators in the Church continue to tell stories of hope and inspiration

PHOTOS: Cry for help from victims of typhoon ‘Ambo’

Alren Beronio - May 26, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, residents in coastal villages in several Eastern Samar province lost their homes to typhoon Ambo

Priest celebrates Mass in flooded chapel amid pandemic

Ryan Christopher Sorote - May 25, 2020

Environmental experts attributed the flooding to rising sea waters and sinking lands due to excessive water extraction

SPOTLIGHT: Pandemic worsens situation of young mothers in conflict areas

Mark Saludes - May 20, 2020

It would have been easier for Lady (not her real name) to make...

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COMMENTARY

Poultry, livestock industry can be next pandemic ground zero

Commentary Clemente Bautista - May 29, 2020

Diseases that originate from animals, especially domesticated animals, are the source of recent worst pandemics in history

Church leaders wary of Charter change initiative amid pandemic

Commentary Ernesto M. Hilario - May 27, 2020

Catholic church leaders said the move to change the 1987 Constitution to effect the shift to a federal system needs to be studied very carefully

Be not afraid

Commentary Bishop Pablo Virgilio David - May 27, 2020

To make space for God is to say to the evil one, “Sorry, there is no space here for you.”

Economic justice for all

Commentary Ernesto M. Hilario - May 26, 2020

Economic justice for all may be difficult to achieve, but it's a goal that should be pursued with all the resources we can muster.

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Philippine lockdown heightens child risks in juvenile centers, communities

News Inday Espina-Varona - May 29, 2020

Unicef said government efforts to contain the pandemic are vital to public health but also expose children to increased risk of violence

Manila’s homeless to lose shelter, go back to streets when schools open

News Marielle Lucenio - May 29, 2020

Father Flaviano Villanueva, SVD, said church people are "doing their best" to look for shelters that can accommodate the homeless

Centuries-old Marian tradition remains alive in small town of Mindanao despite pandemic

Church & Asia Mark Saludes - May 29, 2020

The telling and retelling of the story of Dapitan's "Flores de Mayo" and its symbols is one reason why the religious tradition lives on

Poultry, livestock industry can be next pandemic ground zero

Commentary Clemente Bautista - May 29, 2020

Diseases that originate from animals, especially domesticated animals, are the source of recent worst pandemics in history

Church eyeing to give cash aid to OFWs displaced by pandemic

Diocesan Reports CBCP News - May 29, 2020

The financial aid program is for land-based and sea-based OFWs who did not receive cash aid from the government

Philippine bishop cautions against ‘distance learning’

Diocesan Reports LiCAS News - May 29, 2020

Bishop Roberto Mallari of San Jose said "distance learning" lacks personal encounter that contributes to the formation of the person

Philippines eases quarantine measures despite jump in COVID-19 cases

News Alert LiCAS News - May 29, 2020

The Philippines on Thursday, May 28, recorded the largest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases with 539 new contagions.

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Features

PHOTOS: Cry for help from victims of typhoon ‘Ambo’

Alren Beronio - May 26, 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, residents in coastal villages in several Eastern Samar province lost their homes to typhoon Ambo

Features

PHOTOS: Typhoon spares not a church in central Philippines

Alren Beronio - May 17, 2020

The parish church of St. Raymond Nonnatus in the town of Arteche in Eastern Samar province was not spared by the wrath of Typhoon "Ambo."

Church & Asia

PHOTOS: Church of the Poor in midst of a pandemic

Vincent Go - May 14, 2020

It was not the celebration that people was used to. There were no parties. But people came together to celebrate their faith.

Church & Asia

PHOTOS: Living one’s faith in the midst of pandemic

Jojo Rinoza - May 2, 2020

Being a Catholic is not just about going to church. It is not about priests and bishops. It is about following the teachings of Jesus Christ, and living it every day, even in the midst of a pandemic.

Equality & Justice

Photo gallery: Manila’s urban poor endure lockdown

Mark Saludes - April 16, 2020

‘It is a time bomb waiting to explode,’ says community leader about the threat of COVID-19

Church & Asia

Photo gallery: Filipinos cling to hope as they celebrate Easter

LiCAS.news reporter, Philippines - April 13, 2020

Priests went around their parishes carrying the Sacred Host on top of pick-up trucks for the faithful

Church & Asia

Photo gallery: Filipinos observe Holy Thursday amid lockdown

LiCAS.news reporter, Philippines - April 10, 2020

This is the first Holy Week they will be observing the rituals from the safety of their own homes

Philippine lockdown heightens child risks in juvenile centers, communities

News Inday Espina-Varona - May 29, 2020

Unicef said government efforts to contain the pandemic are vital to public health but also expose children to increased risk of violence

Bishop appeals to authorities to be more considerate of...

News Marielle Lucenio - May 23, 2020

"Whatever happened to the other saying that goes, 'Those who have less in life should have more in law?'" asked Bishop David.

Philippine Protestant council joins global call to end online...

News LiCAS News - May 22, 2020

A study released by the International Justice Mission on May 21 shows that sex abuse cases in the Philippines have sharply increased

Nuns call attention to online sex abuse of children...

News Ronald O. Reyes - May 21, 2020

The Religious of the Good Shepherd said women and children have become more vulnerable to domestic violence and exploitation during the lockdown.

Number of hungry Filipinos grows amid coronavirus pandemic

Equality & Justice Jose Torres Jr. - May 26, 2020

A survey done by SWS noted that 3.9 million Filipino families experienced involuntary hunger in the past three months

Commentary

Economic justice for all

Ernesto M. Hilario - May 26, 2020

Economic justice for all may be difficult to achieve, but it's a goal that should be pursued with all the resources we can muster.

Equality & Justice

Philippine religious leaders admit ‘faults’ against environment, call for...

Marielle Lucenio - May 25, 2020

Pope Francis calls on everyone to participate in the Laudato si’ Year observance as he released a special prayer to accompany the celebration

Commentary

Philippine democracy threatened by inequality

Ernesto M. Hilario - May 25, 2020

The government has to increase efforts in accelerating regional and rural development

Commentary

Promote forests for health

Leon Dulce - May 22, 2020

The coronavirus would have remained dormant if its carrier species remained isolated away in intact forest ecosystems they inhabit.

CHURCH & ASIA

Church & Asia

Social communicators keep Church visible during pandemic

Mark Saludes - May 27, 2020

Amid the uncertainties brought by the pandemic, social communicators in the Church continue to tell stories of hope and inspiration

Church & Asia

Priest celebrates Mass in flooded chapel amid pandemic

Ryan Christopher Sorote - May 25, 2020

Environmental experts attributed the flooding to rising sea waters and sinking lands due to excessive water extraction

Church & Asia

New Mindanao bishop ordained amid lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic

Roy Lagarde - May 22, 2020

In a nearly empty church, Father Charlie Inzon was ordained bishop by Archbishop Angelito Lampon of Cotabato on Thursday, May 22.

Church & Asia

Centuries-old Marian tradition remains alive in small town of Mindanao despite pandemic

Mark Saludes - May 29, 2020

The telling and retelling of the story of Dapitan's "Flores de Mayo" and its symbols is one reason why the religious tradition lives on

Church & Asia

Priest in southern Philippines sells fish to help poor parishioners

Marielle Lucenio - May 28, 2020

Father Joel Silagpo says that by selling fish rhe aises funds for the parish and enters into a dialogue with Muslims

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