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The Alliance of Concerned Teachers has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to address such issues
Indigenous livelihoods swim against flow of hydropower interests in Hà Giang, Vietnam

Displaced Filipino-Palestinians offer halal food on Eid al-Fitr

Confronted with financial hardships, Filipino-Palestinian refugees turned to selling Palestinian food in March as a means of livelihood

Photos: Filipino Muslims mark the end of Ramadan 

Celebrations vary widely across different Muslim communities but are united in the themes of generosity, community spirit, and gratitude

Filipino conservationists fear new law rubs salt in mangrove wound

Mangroves are crucial in the fight against climate change because they are more effective at absorbing and storing planet-heating carbon

SPOTLIGHT: Raising a glass to tradition

Connecting today's youth to Indigenous wisdoms through the art of rice winemaking

Learn: Meaning of symbols on the coat of arms of Caceres’...

The Solemn Installation and Canonical Possession of Archbishop Alarcon will be held on May 2 at the Naga Metropolitan Cathedral

Beyond tradition: Sacred commitment of Palo Penitentes during Holy Week

Penitentes continue to be a part of Palo’s religious heritage, culture, and traditions, with a legacy that promises to endure for generations

Photos: Easter Vigil in Manila

Esteemed as the liturgical year's most critical worship service and Mass, the Easter Vigil reintroduces the "Alleluia" exclamation

Photos: Crucifixions and whippings in the Philippines on Good Friday

As spectators filmed on their mobile phones, three-inch nails were driven into their palms, and then the crosses hoisted upright

Photos: Way of the Cross in Calapan

The Way of the Cross consists of 14 stations, each representing specific events from Jesus' condemnation by Pontius Pilate to his burial

Photos: The Lord’s Supper and Washing of the Feet

The foot-washing rite reminds Christians of the importance of humility, service to one another, and unconditional love

Photos: Chrism Mass in Manila

Typically held on Maundy Thursday or another day within Holy Week, this service involves the blessing or consecration of the sacred oils

For mineral-rich Philippines, green metals rush is a balancing act

With demand for metals used in clean energy soaring, Filipino campaigners say mining laws must protect nature and Indigenous lands

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