Tag: Philippines

Elite families have long ruled the poverty-ravaged nation, holding on to positions of power for generations by dishing out favors

Changing weather has halved the amount of produce arriving at markets in Manila. A Catholic priest, his "drug reformists" and women farmers may have a solution in their "Saklay" farm

It was hoped that Duterte's decision would fast-track talks with Beijing on joint exploration in the waters

As Christians “we need to speak the truth” and “beware of fake news, falsehoods, distortions and manipulations”

Beyond all expectations, God has vindicated Jesus. He was not guilty of the crime attributed to him

The Easter Vigil is a liturgy held in traditional Christian churches as the first official celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus

Many towns in the predominantly Catholic Philippines stage various versions of the "Passion and Death of Jesus" on Good Friday

Penitents consider these acts to be mortification of the flesh to ask forgiveness for sins, to fulfil a vow, or to express gratitude

Self-flagellations and crucifixions are some of the popular forms of rituals that Filipino Catholics participate in during the Holy Week

Scientists warn that the storms are becoming more powerful as the world gets warmer because of human-driven climate change