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Remembering martial law: The years of torture and pain
“They even covered my head with a plastic bag. There were even times when they used my ears and face as an ashtray.”
Misinformation shrouds Philippine martial law era horrors
In the run-up to the 50th anniversary of martial law, pro-Marcos posts have flooded Facebook and TikTok with false and misleading claims
Photos: Flowers for the Philippines’ ‘comfort women’
More than 1,000 Filipino women were forced to serve as sex slaves for the Japanese aggressors when Japan occupied the Philippines
Photos: Solemnity of Our Lady of Peñafrancia
A much-awaited fluvial procession was held on September 17, in Naga City, to mark the “Solemnity of Our Lady of Peñafrancia”
Church, green groups score victory against mining in southern Philippines
“The brave stance of the local government ... is a win not only of the people of Mindanao, of the rights of nature, but also of accountability in governance”
Philippines lifts deployment ban of domestic workers to Saudi Arabia
Deployment will resume on November 7, a decision that comes after talks between the Philippines and Saudi Arabia
Troubled waters: Residents say dredging project used to mine black sand
Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba Sr. adamantly denied that the contractors are mining black sand in the town of Aparri
Troubled Waters: Fisherfolk suffer poor catch as gov’t dredging project begins
A project meant to help restore a major river in Aparri has wreaked havoc on the livelihood of local fisherfolk
Pope Francis: Reach out to a friend who needs to hear...
“One who loves is concerned about the one who is missing, longs for who is absent, seeks who is lost, awaits those who have gone astray"
Photos: ‘Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia’
The Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia is believed to be a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary that is venerated in Naga City since 1710.
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