Tag: Duterte
‘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
Philippine Church moves to check clergy sexual abuse
Cases of clergy sexual abuse have more than a few to renounce their faith and turn to other religions for spiritual guidance
Making terrorists of Good Samaritans
Critics of the Philippines' Human Security Act say it is open to abuse because the proposed definition of terrorism is too vague and encompassing
Philippine bishops call for stop to controversial dam project
Critics of the dam project forecast the displacement of 11,000 families living across the 28,000 hectares of land that are affected
‘Activist bishop’ takes over Manila Archdiocese
While the Philippines waits for Cardinal Tagle's replacement, an 'activist bishop' has to forge on with his prophetic reminders in Manila
Philippine church leaders warn over US-military ties cut
The Philippines said the decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement was a studied response to assaults on the country's sovereignty
Double-barrelled attack on Philippines’ press freedom
Filipino journalists say press freedom is currently 'under siege', but argue the truth will outlive those who stifle it
Philippine prosecutors clear four Catholic bishops of sedition charges
Bishop welcomed decision but expressed hope that the charges against the other accused, including two priests, will also be dismissed
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