Tag: Philippines

Faith-based and pro-environment groups vow to oppose destructive mining until the government revokes agreements with mining companies

The Philippine govt has slammed a resolution in the UNHCR as undue interference in the country's internal affairs

The Philippines reported a third confirmed case of coronavirus in the country on Feb. 5

Banners accusing some members of the clergy of being communists were posted along a highway in the northern Philippines

Vatican recently declared Father Fernando Suarez not guilty of allegations of sexual abuse

Many Filipinos have become adamant in demanding transparency from the govt on the details of coronavirus infection-related statistics

Authorities believe most of the sex dens cater to young Chinese male workers hired for the country’s offshore gambling operations

The threat from the virus has affected Boracay Island’s tourism and the livelihood of many of its residents

The Philippines has sent nearly a tenth of the total population of 104 million — and counting — to the four corners of the world

Church and civil society need to exert pressure on the legislature to pass a law prohibiting political dynasties to pave the way for participatory democracy