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Administrator named for Daet diocese
As administrator, the 52-year-old priest will oversee the affairs of the diocese until a new bishop is appointed and takes possession
PH groups commemorate ‘Nakba’ in support of Palestine
“Nakba” is the Palestinian word for “catastrophe” that describes the displacement of around 750,000 Palestinians
UN: Over 4,000 wildlife species still threatened by illegal trafficking despite...
Corruption further exacerbates the situation, with officials often ignoring violations, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity
Vatican’s UN Observer urges non-military solutions to global conflicts
Caccia stressed that military solutions, which have led to immense human suffering and destruction, are fundamentally flawed
Anti-mining activists killed in alarming numbers under Duterte
What has also continued – despite the killing of environmental defenders like Chad – is the advocacy work of environmental defenders
HRW: Continued abuses undermine Marcos Jr’s human rights rhetoric
“The government’s refusal to allow the ICC to investigate is a glaring contradiction to its professed human rights commitments,” Conde said
A 13-year fight for justice in Philippine activist’s murder
Ortega was a passionate defender of Palawan's environment, home to beautiful beaches, stunning coral reefs, and biodiverse forests
CHR: No conflict seen with new Marcos rights coordination committee
Palpal-latoc declined to comment in detail about the new committee, saying the new body has yet to formulate its implementing guidelines
Global coalition calls for cancellation of OceanaGold mine renewal in Philippines
“We believe that international environmental and human rights laws, norms, and standards were disregarded by OceanaGold’s FTAA renewal"
Pope calls for global unity and peace at world meeting on...
Pope Francis highlighted the importance of rejecting war and embracing peace, urging the global community to recognize their shared humanity
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