Tag: Philippines
Making terrorists of Good Samaritans
Critics of the Philippines' Human Security Act say it is open to abuse because the proposed definition of terrorism is too vague and encompassing
Misereor withdraws as co-convenor of Philippine advocacy network
The German Catholic bishops' Organisation for Development Cooperation, however, said its withdrawal ‘does not affect its role as partner and donor’
Philippine bishops call for stop to controversial dam project
Critics of the dam project forecast the displacement of 11,000 families living across the 28,000 hectares of land that are affected
Mindanao parishioners hold prayer rally against casino operation
Critics say the social repercussion of a casino far outweighs the economic benefits it will bring
Ash Wednesday observance in Asia spooked by coronavirus
Fears of the spread of coronavirus led church leaders across the region to suspend Ash Wednesday rituals
Philippine bishop calls for accountability on ‘ecological sins’ at start of...
We are tasked as stewards of the earth, Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos says
SPOTLIGHT: Air pollution an increasing burden in Southeast Asia
Public wrestles with the downside of economic growth and growing energy demand
A call for contrition on Ash Wednesday
As Christ suffered the untold pain of His crucifixion, the desaparecidos’ families likewise feel the pain of their deep and festering wounds
Struggle for justice endures 34 years after Philippine uprising
‘Never forget what happened,’ Filipino church leaders say
For work with poor, priests in northern Philippines face threats
Clergy members say threats to their lives have affected their work with the poor
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