Tag: Newsletter
Critics say new anti-terror bill threatens Philippines’ legal opposition
Human rights activist warn that the new law will terrorize critics, dissenters and social advocates more than real terrorists
Catholic church leaders call for help for ‘drug war’ orphans
The church leaders made the plea following the release of a report by Human Rights Watch on the impacts of the "war on drugs" on children.
Green groups renew call for total ban on waste importation
Philippine green activists mark this week the anniversary of the repatriation of 69 of 103 container vans of Canadian garbage
Philippine bishop joins calls against sex abuse of children
Bishop Ruperto Santos of Balanga said human traffickers and sexual offenders are the "worst and venomous virus on earth."
Amnesty International honors Filipino religious brother for human rights work
Brother Luistro served as Education secretary from 2010 to 2016. He was president of De La Salle University in Manila from 2004 to 2010.
Priests, staff of Cebu basilica placed under quarantine
The priests and staff of the basilica have already undergone swab tests under the supervision of the Cebu City health department.
Manila’s homeless to lose shelter, go back to streets when schools...
Father Flaviano Villanueva, SVD, said church people are "doing their best" to look for shelters that can accommodate the homeless
Philippine bishop cautions against ‘distance learning’
Bishop Roberto Mallari of San Jose said "distance learning" lacks personal encounter that contributes to the formation of the person
Philippines eases quarantine measures despite jump in COVID-19 cases
The Philippines on Thursday, May 28, recorded the largest single-day jump in new coronavirus cases with 539 new contagions.
Duterte calls on private schools to allow staggered payment of tuition
President Rodrigo Duterte called on private schools to allow the staggered payment of tuition amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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