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Front-line heroes in the Philippines become pariahs as contagion fears grow

Insecurity drives people into panic mode, prompting dog-eat-dog survival instincts

Philippine bishops call for day of prayer for front-line workers

Church leaders urge dioceses and parishes to assist health workers by providing facilities for them to go home to, some place for rest and sleep, and meals

Ecumenical church group welcomes Philippine truce

The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform said peace is very much needed in these trying times

Philippine lockdown hurts long-neglected sectors the most

The deprived in society already live tough lives because of inadequate nutrition and poor sanitation, making them vulnerable to a host of medical conditions

In the Philippines, sick lawmakers skirt quarantine as cops threaten to...

Lockdown further underlines massive divide between rich and poor

Philippine churches back calls for mass testing of COVID-19

Church leaders call for priority testing of vulnerable sectors, especially those living in poor communities

Filipino community workers cope to support women amid pandemic

Aside from maternal and family planning, the clinics also provide reproductive health services for adolescents and counseling for victims of violence against women

‘Kindness stations’ spark community response in Philippines

The project aims to promote the values of generosity and kindness among community members

Philippine govt, rebels declare truce amid COVID-19

While the declared three-week truce by the two sides is too short, the opportunity to pursue a durable and lasting peace remains

Philippine health system buckles amid surge in coronavirus infections

Volunteers are turning plastic drink containers into stop-gap masks as the standard N-95 is in short supply

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