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Philippine bishop calls corruption a grave sin, demands equal accountability at...

Church leader joined an interfaith rally urging Filipinos to reject silence, demand justice, and uphold accountability without political favoritism

Ending culture of violence in schools, communities

When viewed through a personalist ethical lens, a gun is often rationalized as a mere hobbyist’s “toy.” Yet it is a “toy” designed exclusively to terminate human life

Pope Leo XIV tells cardinals ‘war is never blessed by God’...

The pope urged Church leaders to pursue peace, justice, and synodality while addressing global conflicts and ecclesial governance together

Philippine group urges reforms over punishment after Tacloban school tragedy

Advocates call for education, mental health, and child protection reforms, warning punitive policies ignore violence’s underlying causes nationwide

Faith-based network warns corporations enjoy greater protection than communities in environmental...

The organization also called on extractive companies to stop using legal action against communities, clergy, and environmental defenders

Human rights report ranks Philippines among Southeast Asia’s worst for protection...

An international assessment found widespread shortcomings in civil liberties, economic rights, and protections for vulnerable communities across the Philippines

Rights group warns Myanmar scam networks continue despite mass rescue operations

Thousands remain confined in Myanmar scam centers as a rights group presses authorities to rescue Filipino trafficking victims

Court dismisses case against Philippine bishop, anti-mining defenders

The ruling strengthens efforts by Indigenous communities and advocates to protect land, water, livelihoods, and future generations

As UN chief calls for clean energy transition, Philippine fisherfolk oppose...

A disputed offshore wind project highlights challenges of balancing renewable energy expansion with community rights and protections

Asian Church groups warn debt crisis is deepening climate vulnerability

Families recovering from disasters increasingly face long-term financial hardship as governments struggle with shrinking fiscal space

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