Tag: Philippine elections
Green activists launch scorecard for 2022 candidates
The group said it hopes that results of the survey “will serve as a tool" to help voters decide which candidates to vote in the elections
Nothing prevents a bishop, priest from getting involved in politics, says...
Bishop Bacani clarified that the Church as an institution is not endorsing any candidate, although it can do so for the sake of the people
Catholic priest says Church ‘cannot be neutral,’ condemns thieves, liars
"No to incompetent, unjust and self-serving politicians. No to thieves and liars too!”
Is the Church being neutral by being non-partisan?
Right now, the Church should continue forming consciences for a mature political exercise but leave the endorsement to the lay faithful
Bishop in Negros Oriental sounds alarm over killings as elections near
The local police have yet to tag the incidents as election-related, but according to reports, the victims were supporters of a local candidate
Robredo links with Church leaders to bring government closer to people
She described the Church as “a colossal force” that the government can partner with “to do good and to bring good”
Attacks against environmental defenders quadrupled ahead of Philippine polls
There is a 483 percent spike in the number of environmental defenders under attack and a 350 percent increase in incidents since February
Faith-based, pro-environment groups call on candidates to present ‘green agenda’
The groups alleged that Marcos “deliberately ignored” the political debates because "he has no platform for climate and environment concerns”
Mindanao tribe justifies ritual with vice president following social media furor
The tribe made the statement following comments posted on social media that tried to laugh off the activity
New York for Leni
As I watched the crowd, I was wondering why people who are quite far from the Philippines are so fired up in this very cold morning.
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