Tag: SW
Philippine groups renew calls to repeal Anti-Terror Law on 51st Martial...
The groups condemned the "weaponization" of the law, citing its ambiguous and sweeping definitions, which are used to silence dissenters
Caritas Philippines hits government ‘crackdown’ on environmental activists
"The abduction is a clear attempt to silence environmental defenders and intimidate those who speak out against destructive projects”
While in the hands of abductors
"Hope and love are what kept us firm and made us survive while we were in the hands of our abductors..."
The confession of child abuse by the Catholic Church
Pope Francis has enacted instructions and church laws that demand bishops admit mistakes and stop protecting pedophile priests
IN PHOTOS: Filipino climate activists march against fossil fuel
They called on the government and the private sector to stop funding fossil fuel projects and support renewable energy resources
Groups decry attempts to distort historical facts on martial law
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (BAYAN) criticized the Marcos Jr. government on its attempt at “rebranding”
‘Synodal bishop’ installed on Philippines’ missionary island
His installation as Apostolic Vicar of Calapan on September 6 marked a "historic" and "blessed" occasion for the "Synodal Church".
Philippines remains ‘worst place’ in Asia for environmental defenders
Eleven of the 16 environmental defenders killed in Asia in 2022 were in the Philippines while three took place in Indonesia and two in India
Gospel non-violence
These prophetic lives, these non-violent resilient “doves”, pose a threat to the powerful “wolves” by their mere survival and existence
Faith-based group joins calls to surface missing environmental defenders
“The pattern of abductions of environmental defenders... is deeply alarming and demands urgent attention from authorities"
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