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Video: Gender-based violence during COVID19 lockdown
When the pandemic lockdown began, women’s rights advocates were quick to notice the missing “gender dimension” in the government response.
Hong Kong activists discuss ‘parliament-in-exile’ after China crackdown
New security legislation pushes China's freest city and one of the world's most glittering financial hubs on to a more authoritarian path
Davao still bans Sunday Masses despite eased quarantine measures
From Monday to Saturday, public Masses in all parishes are allowed with a limit of 50 percent of the venue’s capacity.
Wearing of masks shows charity and compassion, says Dumaguete bishop
The Diocese of Dumaguete is set to resume the public celebration of religious services this week after quaratine restrictions were eased
Rights groups call for release of prisoner who gave birth in...
Reina Mae Nasino, a youth activist who was arrested in November 2019, gave birth on July 1 in a Manila hospital
Bataan bishop reminds faithful to remain vigilant against COVID-19
The bishop issued the reminder after the province of Bataan was placed under a more relaxed “modified general community quarantine”
Cebu archbishop calls for discipline, cooperation from Cebuanos
The prelate said regulations put in place by authorities to contain the spread of the disease can only be effective if strictly observed
Diocese of Maasin to expand renewable energy use
Bishop Precioso Cantillas of Maasin said the plan is to install more solar panels in the diocese as clean and renewable source of power
Pope Francis names two more Filipinos as ‘missionaries of mercy’
Pope Francis named Fathers Prospero Tenorio and Nap Baltazar of the Diocese of Malolos as 'missionaries of mercy'
Cebu archdiocese responds to needs of people affected by pandemic
Archbishop Jose Palma of Cebu expressed optimism that the province will get over the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic
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