Tag: pandemic
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
Authoritarianism on the rise amid pandemic
The recourse to a mailed-fist policy in dealing with a health crisis is divisive and runs counter to guarantees of fundamental freedoms
Private schools deserve government support
At least 400 private schools face closure because of lack of enrollees, according to a study done by the schools
From the lens of power (2)
While everybody is so preoccupied trying to survive the pandemic, why and how can the immediate threat of terrorism be so real?
Diocese of Novaliches ‘reconfigures’ programs for ‘new normal’
Bishop Roberto Gaa of the Diocese of Novaliches said the pandemic “reshaped” the needs and mission of the church and “there are things that we won’t be able to do again.”
PHOTOS: ‘Dry’ feast of San Juan Bautista
Authorities prohibited the traditional splashing of water during the revelry to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19
Filipinos celebrate ‘dry’ water festival due to pandemic
This year the faithful and the revelers were left dry as the coronavirus pandemic and the strict community quarantine spoiled the fun
Corporal acts of mercy
Pope Francis said the only way to conquer the coronavirus disease is through the “antibodies of justice, charity and solidarity.”
Glimmer of hope amid anxiety, fear in central Philippines
People blame a program that allows people to go back home to the provinces for the surge in COVID-19 cases in the central Philippines
Health is a right, not a privilege
With many far-flung communities unable to get the services of doctors, how can we expect to fight a deadly viral infection?