Tag: Philippines
Victims of rights abuses remembered ahead of martial law anniversary
Fifty years ago, on Sept. 21, 1972, Ferdinand Marcos Sr. declared martial law, imposing a military dictatorship
Human Rights Watch calls for ‘strong action’ on alleged rights abuses...
HRW said “extrajudicial killings” in the Philippine government’s “war on drugs” still occur on a regular basis
Philippine bishops remember Queen Elizabeth as champion of religious freedom
Catholic bishops described the Queen Elizabeth II as “a woman of faith” and “champion of religious freedom"
Human Rights Watch hits Philippines over rights probe claim
HRW found no compelling evidence that the Philippine government was seriously investigating the killings
First sanctuary of teachers’ saint to open at DLSU Laguna
The sanctuary will house the “largest relic” of the founder of De La Salle Brothers congregation and is envisioned to be a pilgrimage site for educators
BAN Toxics calls for a ‘clean and green’ Peñafrancia fiesta
At least 250 tons of waste each day during the week-long celebration every year compared to the usual 95 tons daily trash yield
Myanmar Xaverian nuns in PH mark congregation’s 125 years of ministry
SFX nuns in Dumaguete are taking care of elderly priests, while the community in Fairview shelters the sisters who are studying
Shortage, food inflation to push up living expenses
If Marcos Jr. is able to avert food shortage, he will get no thanks since he’s expected to do that
Church group urges dropping of charges against missionaries
The Religious Discernment Group said that accusing the Rural Missionaries of the Philippines of financing terrorists is “simply ridiculous”
Asian activists express solidarity with debt-burdened Sri Lankan people
The worsening condition in Sri Lanka can also happen in the Philippines and other Asian countries, which are dependent to foreign debts
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