Tag: Congress
Rights groups warn Philippine anti-disinformation bill could be used to curb...
Media and rights groups say stronger safeguards are needed to prevent misuse against critics and journalists
Philippine Church group calls for accountability ahead of Duterte impeachment vote
Catholic leaders urged lawmakers to act with conscience and uphold accountability as Duterte impeachment proceedings reached a critical stage
Church educators, NGOs urge rights-based spending as bicameral budget talks continue
Groups urge Congress to ensure transparency and reject patronage as bicameral talks on the 2026 budget continue
Philippine Protestant churches condemn widespread corruption, denounce ‘systemic rot’ in government
Protestant churches denounce widespread corruption in flood-control projects, urging accountability, transparency, and justice nationwide
Bishops hit House approval of divorce bill
Bishop Alberto Uy of Tagbilaran said that divorce destroys the sanctity of marriage “as a sacred covenant”.
Charter Change: For Whose Benefit?
It will only benefit the Marcos-Romualdez political dynasty. The people and the Church in particular must oppose this self-serving move
Groups hail filing of proposed climate accountability measures
It aims to facilitate climate reparations to impacted communities through the establishment of a loss and damage fund
House passes measure to protect health front-liners
The proposed law seeks to stop discrimination against persons who are declared confirmed of COVID-19, healthcare workers and service providers
Philippine legislators approve funds to restart economy
The Defeat COVID-19 Committee in the House approved a 1.3 trillion-peso economic stimulus measure to restart the economy amid the pandemic
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