Tag: Philippines
Rights groups ‘stand in solidarity’ with all women victims of repression
Hundreds of women, women workers, and advocates of women's rights marched in the streets of the capital Manila to raise their demands
Two strong earthquakes rock southern Philippines
Local authorities said there were no reports of casualties or significant damage
Catholic, Protestant bishops express support for ‘red-tagged’ Negros prelate
"The call towards peacemaking is an action that is most needed in our society, most especially when people’s safety and lives are at stake"
Sinking Philippine tanker sparks diesel spill
The incident also prompted Greenpeace Philippines to urge the government to eliminate the country’s reliance on fossil fuels
Familiarization of the culture of Filipino seafarers
The course allowed participants to gain first-hand knowledge of Filipino seafarers’ social and cultural background
Philippine protesters celebrate ‘People Power’ ousting of Marcos Sr
In a statement, Marcos Jr recalled "those times of tribulation and how we came out of them united and stronger as a nation”
Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
The combination of development in the catchment and wetter storms caused by climate change have exacerbated flooding in Manila
7 out of 10 adult Filipino Catholics pray at least once...
The survey, however, also found that only 38 percent of Filipinos attend religious services at least once a week
In northern Philippine town, faithful drink, dance before Ash Wednesday
It traces its roots to the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines when Spanish missionaries celebrate "Shrove Tuesday"
Photos: Solemnity of the Our Lady of Lourdes
Filipinos celebrate the solemnity of the apparition of the Immaculate Conception on Feb. 11, 2023