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Philippine Franciscan nuns continue mission for poor amid difficult times

Despite the limitations, the nun said they are looking for means to provide for those most in need and those displaced by the pandemic

Anti-terror law offers cold comfort, instills red-hot fear

To use the new law to suppress legitimate demands, arrest and detain those seeking justice, is nothing less than out-and-out State terrorism

Church, aid groups wary over anti-terror law provision that limits help...

The groups said the measure “gives broad powers to the implementors of the law in selecting which groups can provide aid” to communities

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

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