Tag: Philippines
Filipino expectant mothers feel brunt of coronavirus pandemic
Experts estimate that the coronavirus pandemic disrupted the reproductive health services for more than five million women in the Philippines
Photos: Philippine churches reopen as quarantine measures ease
Churches in the Philippine capital reopened and hold public Masses on July 12, following the easing of quarantine measures in the country
Filipino seafarers, fishermen face rough sailing amid pandemic
In recent years, Filipino fishermen complain that they were being harassed by Chinese boats and armed men at sea
Philippine Franciscan nuns continue mission for poor amid difficult times
Despite the limitations, the nun said they are looking for means to provide for those most in need and those displaced by the pandemic
Pandemic brings new challenges to Philippine seminary formation
Seminary formators in the Philippines admit that they have to adjust processes - from vocation promotion to classes - because of the pandemic
Video: Gender-based violence during COVID19 lockdown
When the pandemic lockdown began, women’s rights advocates were quick to notice the missing “gender dimension” in the government response.
SPOTLIGHT: Domestic work, joblessness keep women from reporting violence
When pandemic lockdown began, women’s rights advocates were quick to notice the missing gender dimension in govt response
Philippine city offers spiritual, physical care for people under quarantine
The camp residents said that after experiencing anxiety and paranoia in the city being quarantined in Maasin is a welcome treat
PHOTOS: ‘Dry’ feast of San Juan Bautista
Authorities prohibited the traditional splashing of water during the revelry to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19
Church aid agencies prepare for ‘new normal’ in humanitarian response
The 'new normal' demands stronger collaboration and cooperation among humanitarian aid agencies, including faith-based organizations