Tag: Philippine politics

Elite families have long ruled the poverty-ravaged nation, holding on to positions of power for generations by dishing out favors

The prelate noted that as the May 9 elections near, people have been making allegations against each other to promote their candidates

Bangsamoro Interim Chief Minister Murad Ebrahim said Robredo's "principles, goals, and values" are compatible with those of the MILF

“We must show our love of country by not allowing the unscrupulous among us to destroy not only our democracy but also our relationships"

Greenpeace and youth partners delivered the “love letters” to the headquarters of the presidential candidates

Many priests and religious have reportedly “forgotten to be prophets” and have not worked for “principled political participation”

The bishops said they made their choices after doing “a close perusal of the values, character and qualifications” of the candidates

The priests called on the faithful to pray and form "circles of discernment" to make a “moral choice” in the coming elections

The attack on Indigenous Peoples "illustrates the bloody political landscape of the Philippines that has been worsening"

Leni Robredo has signed a "green covenant" with various environmental groups, committing to a "people-centered sustainable development”