Tag: Philippines
Philippines weaponizing terrorism-financing laws to stifle activism – HRW
HRW warned that the Philippine government is using terrorism-financing laws to target critics rather than legitimate terrorist threats
Filipino theologian calls attention to young people’s role in Church renewal
The Catholic Church’s journey of synodality is not just an ecclesiastical exercise but a fundamental shift in how the Church engages its people, particularly...
IFFAsia holds regional dialogue on strengthening youth formation
The dialogue hopes to explore ways “to be a Synodal Church to the young people in their ordinary part of life”
Caritas Asia vows to sustain services amid USAID funding cutbacks
Amid financial uncertainties, Caritas Asia has pledged to continue advocating for migrants' rights and strengthening regional collaboration
Philippines’ food security emergency falls short, say peasant groups
“It’s been six years since the Rice Liberalization Law was passed, and its impact on farmers and consumers has been disastrous"
Philippine bishops denounce Supreme Court ruling on municipal waters
“We will not stand idly by while the sanctity of creation and the dignity of our fisherfolk are undermined,” the bishops said
Bishops call for hope, action to address nation’s ‘wounds’
The three-page statement, discussed during the bishops’ recent plenary assembly, outlines “disturbing” issues facing the country
Legal scholar defends bishops, calls abuse database ‘unfair attack’ on Philippine...
He argues that it unfairly portrays the entire clergy in a negative light while disregarding due process and the principles of justice
‘No one escapes accountability’: Filipino bishops clarify stance on clergy abuse...
Both Filipino prelates vowed to protect and support survivors of clergy abuses while fostering justice and accountability
US watchdog unveils database on clergy sexual abuse in the Philippines
BishopAccountability.org launched the database involving Filipino priests accused of abusing minors in the Philippines
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