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Philippine president lumps political dissent with terrorism

Critics of the new law warn that “safeguards” covering constitutional rights can be skirted by members of the anti-terrorism council

Pandemic brings new challenges to Philippine seminary formation

Seminary formators in the Philippines admit that they have to adjust processes - from vocation promotion to classes - because of the pandemic

Tanks vs coronavirus

The lockdowns may have simply instilled fear among the citizenry that they could be arrested and detained and charged in court

Asian bishops’ former top media person, Father Raymond Ambroise, dies

Father Raymond Ambroise led the media office of FABC from 2010 to 2019 after serving as consultant of Radio Veritas Asia from 2003 to 2009

Philippine religious superiors back moves to stop anti-terror law

The religious leaders said they "cannot in conscience accede to a law that may assault human dignity and human rights"

Duterte’s allies in Congress want to dictate news coverage

Statements by Philippine legislators indicate a desire to trap news outfits behind the steel bars of state-controlled news management

Groups appeal for humanitarian ceasefire in Bangsamoro region

The groups called on all parties to “de-escalate” armed violence that displaces people and put communities at risk of COVID-19

Philippine church leaders tag new terror law ‘morally wrong’

On July 3, President Rodrigo Duterte signed into law the Anti-Terrorism Act, which critics fear could be used to target government critics

SPOTLIGHT: Domestic work, joblessness keep women from reporting violence

When pandemic lockdown began, women’s rights advocates were quick to notice the missing gender dimension in govt response

Philippine authorities to allow more people to attend Mass starting July...

More activities and industries will be allowed to resume under the more relaxed “general community quarantine” starting July 10

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