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Flood-ravaged Southeast Asia struggles to recover from Typhoon Yagi’s devastation
The clean-up efforts have been hindered by ongoing rain, with mud and debris still deeply covering roads in some areas.
Pope Francis: ‘True power is taking care of the weakest’
The pope noted the words of Jesus to his disciples: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”
Pope Francis celebrates anniversary of his vocation to the priesthood
Seventy-one years ago, on Sept. 21, 1953, a young Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s priestly vocation was born.
Philippine policymakers must listen to the Cries of the Poor
For our leaders, undervaluing or avoiding conversations with communities will only perpetuate the issue. It starts with being open to listen
Catholic Church in Vietnam mobilizes support for typhoon-hit areas
The prelate said the typhoon had caused "serious damage to the lives and property" of families who were already "in dire need of help."
CWS: Marcos Jr. mirrors father’s dictatorship and Duterte’s repressive legacy
CWS raised concerns about the continuation of repressive policies initiated by Duterte, including the Anti-Terror Law
Caritas Philippines: Authoritarianism, impunity persist decades after Martial Law
According to Caritas, some laws and policies could "silence dissent and advance corporate interests at the expense of public welfare."
Green group slams mining fiscal bill’s royalty cap on Indigenous peoples
Under the proposed law, the ICC/IP shall be paid not more than 2% of the gross output of minerals produced from the ancestral domain
UN calls for de-escalation amid deadly explosion in Lebanon
Impact across Lebanon is severe: at least 32 people have died, including two children and one medic, and over 3,000 others have been injured.
How does Indonesia’s palm oil industry fuel the climate crisis?
Environmentalists fear surging demand for the versatile product may drive mass deforestation in Indonesia... exacerbate climate crisis
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