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China mulls dropping punishments for couples who have more than three...
A draft amendment to the Population and Family Planning Law removes any punishment for having four or more children
Bishop Pabillo vows to continue work for justice, human rights in...
Bishop Pabillo was formally installed by Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa in the town of Taytay on August 19
Philippines reports second largest daily COVID-19 infections since start of pandemic
Total confirmed cases were 1.79 million, while deaths have reached 30,881, after 258 fatalities were recorded on Thursday
Green activists press for effective climate communication
Vulnerable sectors should understand the impacts of climate change, its threats, who are accountable, and how to act on them
Philippines slashes 2021 economic growth target due to lockdown
This year's growth target was cut to 4.0% to 5.0%, from 6.0% to 7.0% expected previously
Ecology ministry in parishes
While PCP II explicitly defines the setting up of an ecology desk in social action centers, there have been proposals to make it a “ministry”
Cardinal Tagle reminds Filipino faithful to be always generous, just
In his homily during Mass on Wednesday, Cardinal Tagle said justice without kindness is always an empty gesture
Philippine bishop welcomes proposal to accept refugees from Afghanistan
"To accept refugees is very humane and compassionate act, which is so inspiring, salvific, and very biblical," said Bishop Ruperto Santos
Myanmar’s elderly COVID-19 patients dying alone at home
Efforts to control the spread of the coronavirus in Myanmar were dealt a serious blow when the military seized power
Pope Francis: ‘What justifies us is Jesus Christ’
“Do we believe in Jesus Christ and do what we want? No,” Pope Francis said in his weekly catechesis on Aug. 18
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