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Military bishop expresses hope new defense deal with US to benefit...
The agreement to expand cooperation in "strategic areas of the country" was made during a visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin
Catholic bishop backs anti-mining protest, visits barricade in Sibuyan Island
In a statement, the Catholic clergy of Sibuyan warned of “tragic consequences” if the nickel mining project pushed through on the island
Photos: World Hijab Day
The event aims to encourage women of all religions and backgrounds to wear and experience the hijab for a day
Nobody seems to remember when farmers were killed outside the presidential...
“Now more than ever, we need to ensure that their rights are protected"
Caritas Philippines backs higher taxes for luxury goods
Luxuries are "unnecessary" and those who can afford them "will be less affected by the increased costs,” said Bishop Bagaforo of Caritas
‘Cancel culture’ contrary to synodality, says CBCP president Bishop David
Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan said the “cancel culture” has become a negative trend in society through social media
Rights group welcomes ICC decision to allow new inquiry into Philippines’...
“The ICC investigation ... is the only credible avenue for justice for the victims and their families of the ‘war on drugs’"
Human Rights Watch decries ‘red-tagging’ of Philippine indigenous leaders, activists
In October 2022, the Philippine justice secretary defended red-tagging before the UN Human Rights Council, calling it “part of democracy”
Who are the two Filipinos installed by Pope Francis as catechists?
The pope formally instituted the ministry of catechist in 2021 following his decision to open the ministries of lector and acolyte to women
Bill promoting religious freedom approved in Philippines’ House of Representatives
The measure seeks to prohibit to burden, curtail, impinge or encroach on a person’s right to exercise his/her religious belief
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