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Philippines weaponizing terrorism-financing laws to stifle activism – HRW
HRW warned that the Philippine government is using terrorism-financing laws to target critics rather than legitimate terrorist threats
Filipino theologian calls attention to young people’s role in Church renewal
The Catholic Church’s journey of synodality is not just an ecclesiastical exercise but a fundamental shift in how the Church engages its people, particularly...
IFFAsia holds regional dialogue on strengthening youth formation
The dialogue hopes to explore ways “to be a Synodal Church to the young people in their ordinary part of life”
US Military plane crash sparks calls to end foreign agreements in...
The groups raised concerns about the nature of the surveillance mission and how many similar operations had been authorized
Philippine Senate to decide Duterte’s fate after mid-term polls
In November, she made controversial remarks suggesting she had ordered someone to kill Marcos in the event of her own assassination
Philippine Congress impeaches Duterte; Catholic Church calls for truth and justice
"The impeachment process serves as an essential mechanism in our democracy to maintain accountability among those in power."
Philippines’ food security emergency falls short, say peasant groups
“It’s been six years since the Rice Liberalization Law was passed, and its impact on farmers and consumers has been disastrous"
HRW: Uyghurs face ‘severe restrictions’ despite travel policy changes
While some Uyghurs regained their passports and can apply for international travel, the Chinese government still enforces strict limitations
Philippine bishops denounce Supreme Court ruling on municipal waters
“We will not stand idly by while the sanctity of creation and the dignity of our fisherfolk are undermined,” the bishops said
Legal scholar defends bishops, calls abuse database ‘unfair attack’ on Philippine...
He argues that it unfairly portrays the entire clergy in a negative light while disregarding due process and the principles of justice
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