Tag: Philippines
Islamic State fighters not regrouping in Southeast Asia
But southern Philippine region of Mindanao is a prime example where militants could establish a foothold
The Filipino fighting for a Japanese samurai’s sainthood
As Pope Francis visits Japan, an 83-year-old Filipino historian is hoping the pontiff will recognize a Japanese samurai who once offered his life for...
Philippines’ drug ‘czarina’ under attack
Maria Leonor Robredo has sent jitters up and down govt hierarchy by launching a review of the methods used in anti-drug campaign
A life-changing encounter with a pope
An earlier meeting with Mother Teresa helped lay the foundation for what would become a momentous decision
Rice imports hurts Filipino farmers, undermines food security
But Duterte says the Philippines needs to import rice to avoid a food crisis
Filipino tribal children face a life of uncertainty
When Lizabel hears a cricket, she would know it's a cricket. But she does not know what it looks like. She has not seen...
Manila bishop backs red-tagged groups
Bishop said govt should instead support and encourage faith-based organizations instead of vilifying them
Filipinos called to be online missionaries
Church media practitioners are encouraged to use technology to help build Christian communities
Catholic communities in the Philippines vow to work for justice, environmental...
The formation of Basic Ecclesial Communities in the Philippines is a pastoral priority of the Church
Earthquake victims rise from the rubble
Poor engineering and substandard construction materials seen as major contributing factors to the damage
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