Tag: COVID19
SPOTLIGHT: Malaysia detains thousands of migrants in sting operation
Authorities use ruse of screening for coronavirus to raid apartment complexes in Kuala Lumpur for undocumented migrants and prep them for deportation.
Jaro archdiocese prepares to resume religious services under GCQ
The Archdiocese of Jaro announced that it will soon resume the public celebration of religious services with the lifting of strict community quarantine.
Pope Francis leads interfaith prayer for healing
Pope Francis led the global observance of the Day of Prayer Against the Pandemic on May 14, by reminding everyone that “we are all brothers and sisters,” no matter the religious affiliation.
Filipinos respond to global call for interfaith prayer to end pandemic
Filipinos of various religious affiliations prayed together on Thursday, May 14, as part of the observance of the global interfaith prayer to end the coronavirus pandemic.
Who cares for caregivers?
Already battling great odds against a disease that has killed close to a thousand people, including several doctors and nurses, health workers also face severe mental health stress.
Jobless Filipinos reeling from COVID-19 lockdown
The prospect of more job losses in the months ahead has made workers' groups very much concerned over what lies in store for them.
Bishops ask Catholics to pray, fast with pope on May 14
Philippine Catholic bishops invited the faithful to join the inter-religious day of prayer and fasting for an end to the coronavirus crisis.
Manila bishop asks for clear gov’t guidelines on church activities
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of the Archdiocese of Manila, asked the government for clear guidelines on lockdown protocols when it comes to church...
Rights group issues warning over govt misuse of COVID-19 apps
The mobile location tracking programs governments are using in the fight against COVID-19 pose serious risks to human rights, one of the world’s leading rights groups has warned.
Philippine church people walk with poor amid threats, challenges
Like medical workers, aid givers also struggle with the fear of infection. "If this virus is in the air, we have a daily exposure to it," said Father Danny Pilario, CM.