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The COVID-19 pandemic affected more than 60 million domestic workers in the informal economy

Gender-based violence was the most frequently reported and perceived fear during the pandemic period

Church and religious groups across the country have been under attack in recent years primarily because of their work in poor communities

Former priest Rustico Tan was killed in Cebu while peace consultant Reynaldo Bocala and his aide were killed in Iloilo province

Incidence of violence against children, mostly by parents and caregivers, has dramatically increased globally during the pandemic

Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations

The presidential palace has earlier lauded the "community pantries" describing it as showing "the best in us during the worst of times"

Filipinos chose the way of compassion by putting up hundreds of community pantries all over the country

Pope Francis is aware of the struggle and needs of dedicated human rights activists fighting for justice and peace and human dignity

Church groups say the killings of tribal people was “an attempt to silence" them in their fight against the mega-dam project

A Philippine study on violence against children noted that sexual violence occurs more often on boys (28.7 percent) than girls (20.1%)

We must give women and children the opportunity to tell their truth and share their story and give help and support