Tag: urban poor
Philippines’ urban poor dwellers reenact Holy Family’s search for lodging
In the Gospel story, the star supposedly inspired the wise men, or the three kings, to travel to Jerusalem in search of the Child Jesus
Faith-based group hits lifting of ban on eviction of informal settlers
Last year, the government ordered a ban on demolition and eviction of informal settlers in “danger areas” due to the pandemic
Photo Gallery: Somebody ‘leaving’ nearby
'Slums are the most visible expression of the polarization of wealth and power in the city'
Football field ng simbahan sa Maynila, ginawang gulayan para sa mahihirap
Nagkaroon ng kasunduan ang Don Bosco Parish sa Maynila at Department of Agrarian Reform na gamitin ang football field upang pagtaniman ng gulay
Rural poor lose as politics sours Malaysia’s digital dreams
Minister U-turns on mobile communications awards, amid accusations of cronyism and lack of transparency
Decongesting Metro Manila easier said than done
The proposed program appears to be no different from the relocation programs for informal settlers implemented by successive administrations.
Manila prelate calls for support for agriculture, fisherfolk
The government's call for people in the cities to go back to the provinces will only fail if the agriculture sector will not get adequate support.
Manila Archdiocese commits more aid for poor amid lockdown extension
The social action arm of the Catholic Church in Manila has vowed to continue its humanitarian aid response after the government extended the lockdown...
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