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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