Tag: Bishop Socrates Mesiona

The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications

The Bishop assured that the Church is united with the people in advocating for truth and rights, especially for the underprivileged in society

Santos said the maritime charity intends to build more centers in the country to reach areas with a large number of seafarers and fishers

Bishop Socrates Mesiona of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa expressed concerns that the decision may be reversed at any time.

Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect, served as Puerto Princesa’s first prison and military chaplain

The bishops’ appeal was contained in a joint pastoral statement released following the arrest of anti-mining protesters in Brooke’s Point

The bishops said the mining company "acted in blatant defiance of the law by continuously operating its mine"

Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa said the Bible is translated into a local language to be understood better by the people

“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said

Aniya, ang mga taong nagprotesta “ay kabilang sa nakaranas ng mga pagbaha dahil sa pag-uulan at hindi naman sila nakikinabang sa mining”