Tag: pandemic
Philippine bishops back gov’t efforts to acquire COVID-19 vaccines
The bishops urged the government to commit to a vaccine distribution plan that will prioritize frontliners and those who are most at risk
Duterte defends purchase of Chinese COVID-19 vaccine
The Philippines has locked in 25 million doses of China's Sinovac vaccine, with the first 50,000 expected to arrive in February
Vatican starts COVID-19 vaccinations
Pope Francis said people should trust doctors and not refuse the vaccine unless they had good medical reasons
Pope Francis hits ‘inequalities’ in healthcare system amid pandemic
Pope Francis: “The current pandemic has exacerbated inequalities in our healthcare systems and exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick”
Vatican issues guidelines for Ash Wednesday observance during pandemic
The Vatican noted that the health situation caused by the pandemic has forced changes even in the rituals and celebrations of the Church
Filipino scientist-priest urges public to get COVID-19 vaccines when available
Various surveys show that public trust and confidence in vaccines have apparently declined in the Philippines in recent weeks
Reward offered for informing on religious activities in Chinese city amid...
Authorities in Hebei province implement tip-off system, says leaked document
Manila bishop warns against renewed push for Charter change in Congress
Speaker Lord Allan Velasco has instructed the House Committee on Constitutional Amendments to open discussions on the Constitution
It’s the hydra of corruption and COVID-19, not the Constitution
The rhetoric that the Constitution stands as inimical and hostile to progress doesn’t hold water
Filipino Catholics brave pandemic threat to show devotion to Black Nazarene
Close to half a million people flocked to the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene in the city’s Quiapo district despite health warnings