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Prelate assures Church compliance with gov’t quarantine directives
Based on government guidelines, mass gatherings in areas placed under the “enhanced community quarantine” are still strictly prohibited
Military bishop says Philippines’ anti-terrorism bill ‘offbeat’
President Duterte has until July 9 to act on the bill, which has been opposed by human rights groups, before it lapses into law
Bishop Mallari says many students have no access to online learning
A survey done by the diocese found out that 70 to 80 percent of students have no capacity to comply with the proposed online learning system
Vatican calls for ‘innovative’ solutions to counter corruption
Public administrators must operate with transparency and honesty in order to foster trust between citizens and institutions, Vatican official says
Bishop calls on Filipino migrant workers to be ‘extra vigilant’ of...
As of June 14, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases among Filipinos abroad was at 5,541, with 22 new confirmed cases
Church, green groups laud cancellation of coal project in central Philippines
Mayor Rene Gustilo of San Carlos City announced that a 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant project “is now expected not to push through”
Pope Francis reminds faithful of Eucharist as ‘memorial that heals’
Through the Eucharist the negativity which seeps so often into our hearts is healed, pope says
COVID-19 pandemic exposes elderly to abuse
The WHO defines elder abuse as “a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action" that causes harm or distress to an older person
Caritas Manila gets ready for next phase of pandemic response
Father Anton Pascual of Caritas Manila said the Church is preparing for the “rehabilitation stage” to help those most affected by the pandemic
Labor group hits Philippine plan to tax online sellers
On June 10, the Bureau of Internal Revenue issued a memorandum requiring those into online selling to register and pay taxes