Tag: Duterte
Pandemic nudges Philippines nearer edge of economic abyss
Duterte tells business sector: ‘You really should help the govt and our country. Because if this govt goes down, you all go down, too.’
Amid lockdown, Philippines’ Duterte falls back on kill threats
Supplies are low, Duterte grudgingly admitted, because the govt did not expect the contagion to spread so fast
Misplaced priorities spark protests by hungry poor
Casual laborers and day workers who eke out a living on the streets of Manilla are badly affected by govt’s quarantine orders
Philippine govt, rebels declare truce amid COVID-19
While the declared three-week truce by the two sides is too short, the opportunity to pursue a durable and lasting peace remains
Emergency powers won’t help Duterte’s govt fight coronavirus
Many of the problems cited to justify the new emergency powers actually stem from the president’s initial reluctance to prepare for a public health crisis
Philippines’ Duterte declares ‘National Week of Prayer’
President recognizes the 'vital role of faith in bringing about peace, solidarity, compassion, and heroism in times of adversity'
Philippine ceasefire with Reds welcome amid coronavirus
The Catholic Church and faith-based groups have been consistent in their stance that the two sides should resume formal peace talks
‘Lies, all lies’: Filipino bishops blast Duterte over Cardinal Tagle claims
Church leaders described the Philippine president's statement as 'irresponsible' and 'ludicrous'
The unnecessary need to kill
The Church and pro-life groups should oppose the restoration of the death penalty in the Philippines with as much conviction as they can muster
Filipino activists post bail in perjury case
Activists claim the case was filed as reprisal for their efforts to secure legal protections against threats of state violence