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Photos: Filipinos celebrate Lunar New Year with temple visits, prayers
Although predominantly Catholic, Filipinos are highly influenced by Chinese culture before the arrival of Spanish colonizers in the 1500s.
Photos: Filipinos celebrate Chinese influence on Lunar New Year
Chinese influence in the Philippines dates back to the 10th century, many years before the colonization of the islands by Spain
Philippine Catholic bishops reject donations from mining, other ‘destructive’ industries
The bishops said policies to address the impacts of the climate crisis “should always place social and ecological justice at the forefront”
Philippines to re-open to vaccinated foreign tourists
Fully vaccinated tourists from countries on the list will need to test negative for COVID-19 shortly before flying to the Philippines
Bishop David urges Filipinos to fight disinformation ahead of national elections
The initiative brings together various sectors to promote truth in public spaces and exact accountability from those who spread lies
Rights group warns against ‘intensified’ election-related violence
The killings in Sorsogon came in the heels of the arrest and detention of five residents in the fishing community of Patungan Cove in Cavite
Bishops’ healthcare ministry calls for more attention on mental health during...
“Let us listen to them because mental health is about listening”
Philippine military bishop backs call for mandatory military service
Bishop Florencio said the state should ensure that the rights of those who would undergo military service should be respected
35 years after massacre of farmers, struggle for agrarian reform continues
Every time poor farmers attempt to pursue their claims for land reform, they are attacked by state security forces and goons
Vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos drops, but World Bank notes low rate...
The World Bank said the slow pace and low rate of vaccination in the Philippines may be to blame for the spread of the Omicron variant