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Police arrest protesting gays, lesbians in Manila
The group Bahaghari condemned the police action, saying it is “not acceptable and is clearly a violation of our rights to gather and to protest.”
COVID-19 exacerbates already tough lives of Cambodians working illegally in Malaysia
Plans fall apart for homesick mother worrying over unpayable debts and children back home
Hong Kong cardinal says new security law won’t affect religious freedom
Other Hong Kong Catholics fear laws will be used to curtail the freedom of religion that Christians enjoy
New Mindanao archbishop to focus on building small communities
Bishop Jose Cabantan, who was named prelate of Cagayan de Oro this week, said he will emphasize “the Church in every family”
DFA warns migrant workers to be careful with social media posts
Filipinos in Saudi Arabia are warned to be careful with social media posts that might ruin the reputation of their employers
Senator stands by Benedictine nun tagged as having links with ‘terrorists’
“Personally I don’t believe that. I marched with Sister Mananzan in the streets before," said the senator in an online forum.
Pastor’s family in northern Philippines fear for life after ‘red-tagging’
Pastor Marcelino Mariano is a member of the United Church of Christ in the Philippines - North Luzon Amburayan Conference
Vatican names Malaybalay bishop new prelate of Cagayan de Oro
Bishop Cabantan replaced Archbishop Antonio Ledesma who retired last year after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 75
Retired archbishop of Ozamiz, Jesus Dosado, dies
The prelate was archbishop emeritus of Ozamiz at the time of his death, having retired on Oct. 4, 2016.
Religious ‘Balyuan’ in central Philippines cancelled due to pandemic
The “Balyuan” is an annual religious celebration in Tacloban in Eastern Visayas and in the smaller nearby town of Basey in Samar Province
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