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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