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Philippine church leaders alarmed over media network shutdown

Church leaders in the Philippines have expressed concern over the possible impact of the closure of television network ABS-CBN, especially during the current coronavirus pandemic.

Philippine government orders country’s largest broadcast network to go off air

ABS-CBN went off air early evening of May 5 after the government ordered the network to stop operations a day after its franchise expired.

Media: The other COVID-19 frontliners

Most affected by the pandemic are the freelancers, especially provincial reporters and photographers who are paid for every story or photograph used

Martyred Filipino missionary priest remembered for offering life for others

The death of Catholic priest Rhoel Gallardo in the hands of terrorists in the southern Philippines 20 years ago remains a reminder to church people that "life is worth living if we sacrifice for God’s greater glory."

Philippine church leaders celebrate Cardinal Tagle’s promotion

Philippine Catholic bishops have extolled the appointment of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle to the "Order of Cardinal Bishops," the highest rank in the College of Cardinals.

Pope Francis gives Cardinal Tagle highest title for a cardinal in...

Cardinal Tagle, 62, joins the ranks of 13 other cardinal bishops — 10 of them are from the Latin Church and three cardinal patriarchs from the Oriental Rites.

Philippine Church leaders pay tribute to workers on Labor Day

Church leaders in the Philippines paid tribute to workers for their “great service and dedication” as the country marked Labor Day on May 1.

Philippines still bans religious gatherings even after easing quarantine measures

Philippine authorities announced that religious gatherings will continue to be banned even in areas where quarantine protocols have been relaxed. The government’s Inter-Agency Task Force...

Update: Authorities withdraw go signal for religious gatherings under GCQ

The Philippine government has withdrawn its earlier statement that it will allow religious gatherings in areas under "general community quarantine," or GCQ, starting May...

Philippines rights advocates battle ‘virus’ as infectious as COVID-19

President Duterte and his lieutenants brush off complaints of abuse, insisting the tough measures are aimed at protecting citizens from the pandemic

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