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Philippine agencies sign implementing rules of law prohibiting child marriage
The law aims to abolish “unequal structures and practices that perpetuate discrimination and inequality”
Groups opposed to ‘Maharlika’ Fund hold protests, demand withdrawal of bill
The MIF would be seeded with 275 billion pesos from government financial institutions, including two pension funds and two banks
Papal honors bestowed to 14 lay Catholics in Lipa archdiocese
The awardees receive their honors from Archbishop Gilbert Garcera during Mass in the Lipa Cathedral on Tuesday, December 6
Asian bishops’ meeting a ‘launchpad’ for 2023 synod, says priest
In October, the Vatican released the “frame of reference” that will guide the next stage of the synodal process
Pope Francis decrees better control of Vatican funds and foundations
These entities will be controlled by bodies such as the Secretariat for the Economy and not just supervised by their respective institutions
Inclusion of articles curtailing freedoms in Indonesia’s new Criminal Code hit
APHR said the new Code includes “problematic articles that could unduly restrict the right to freedom of religion or belief"
Groups welcome court decision on correction of death certificate of ‘drug...
The victim's father said the court decision was a small victory, considering that there are thousands more who were killed
Poor Filipino families eke a living from traditional Christmas decors
One of the traditions in the country is making Christmas decors, especially lanterns called "parol"
Law group to gov’t: Make Christmas parties, food gifts healthier
“No public funds should be used for unhealthy food,” said Jeline Corpuz, a registered nutritionist-dietitian
The search for the next UP president
The president is expected to pursue goals stated in the UP Charter and pursue the Vision-Mission he pledged to the community
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