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Philippine Catholic Church lags behind on fossil fuel divestment ahead of...
Catholic institutions in the Philippines face pressure to fulfill 2025 divestment pledge from fossil fuel and mining firms
UCCP welcomes dismissal of terror case against lay leader, urges support...
A Protestant church welcomed the dismissal of terrorism charges against one of its lay leaders and urged continued support for other persecuted church workers.
The...
HIV spike among youth prompts call for national health emergency
DOH seeks HIV emergency status amid alarming youth infection surge, with cases projected to exceed 400,000 nationwide.
Group demands Senate begin Duterte impeachment trial without delay
Activists accuse Marcos and the Senate of blocking impeachment efforts against VP Duterte, calling it a betrayal of trust.
Human rights defenders cite impunity, red-tagging in renewed call to end...
Rights groups urge Marcos Jr. to surface missing activists and end enforced disappearances amid rising impunity and inaction
First half of BBM’s environmental governance
Marcos Jr.’s DENR overhaul sparks debate on mining, climate, and balancing development with environmental protection and justice
DENR ordered to identify non-attainment areas, address Verde Island Passage complaints
“We welcome the Court’s decision to mandate the DENR to act within one month,” said Fr. Edwin Gariguez, lead convenor of Protect VIP
ASEAN urged to adopt inclusive environmental rights declaration at Kuala Lumpur...
These include protections for environmental defenders, recognition of Indigenous Peoples’ rights—including free, prior, and informed consent
Antipolo bishop calls for deeper creation care on Laudato Si’ anniversary
"The Holy Father reminded us that the earth is not merely a resource to be exploited but a precious gift entrusted to us by our Creator"
Marcos orders cabinet to resign in post-election ‘reset’
“With this bold reset, the Marcos administration signals a new phase—sharper, faster, and fully focused on the people’s most pressing needs"
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