Tag: Bishop Socrates Mesiona
Bishops’ migration office calls for stronger diocesan structures vs human trafficking
The commission said at least 12 diocese have set up DCAHTs since the initiative was proposed three years ago, mostly in the Luzon region
Catholic bishop warns against displacement of Indigenous community before Christmas in...
Church leaders and residents raise rights concerns after a court order heightens eviction fears for Indigenous island community.
Philippine bishops call for urgent action against land grabs from Indigenous...
Bishops emphasize solidarity with Palawan’s Indigenous families, urging unity to correct historical injustices and restore peace
Philippine bishops urge environmental vigilance after Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium approval
The Palawan Provincial Board unanimously passed the ordinance on February 5, barring all new large- and small-scale mining applications
Church in Palawan expresses concern over harassment of Mariahangin Island residents
The Bishop assured that the Church is united with the people in advocating for truth and rights, especially for the underprivileged in society
Palawan bishop launches ministry for pastoral care of seafarers, fishers
Santos said the maritime charity intends to build more centers in the country to reach areas with a large number of seafarers and fishers
Palawan bishop looks at NCIP halt order vs Ipilan mining with...
Bishop Socrates Mesiona of the Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa expressed concerns that the decision may be reversed at any time.
Puerto Princesa renames street after St. Ezekiel Moreno
Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect, served as Puerto Princesa’s first prison and military chaplain
Palawan bishops elevate appeal against mining operations to President Marcos
The bishops’ appeal was contained in a joint pastoral statement released following the arrest of anti-mining protesters in Brooke’s Point
Catholic bishops of Palawan hit dispersal of anti-mining protest in Brooke’s...
The bishops said the mining company "acted in blatant defiance of the law by continuously operating its mine"
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