September, 2017
Cardinal Tagle: ‘We cannot govern the nation by killing
September 22, 2017 · By Paterno Esmaquel II for www.rappler.com
(UPDATED) ‘We cannot allow the destruction of lives to become normal,’ Cardinal Tagle says in his strongest written statement against drug war killings MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – The Philippines’ most influential cardinal appealed to the country’s leaders on Friday, September 8, to stop the rampant killings in President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs, as “we […]
Read More...‘Killing of conscience’ worse than killing of addicts – Bishop David
September 22, 2017 · By Paterno Esmaquel II for www.rappler.com
‘Dapat tayong mabahala kapag sumasama ang ugali ng Pilipino,’ Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David says on Rappler Talk MANILA, Philippines – Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David warned against the “killing of conscience” as many Filipinos condone the killing of drug addicts in predominantly Catholic Philippines. “Para sa akin, mas delikado kaysa sa pagpatay sa mga […]
Read More...Philippines worst in impunity in global index
September 22, 2017 · By Rappler.com for www.rappler.com
The Philippines’ high impunity index is indicative of the country ‘going through one of its most critical moments, due to the increase of violence related with organized crime and increased terrorist activities from local gangs linked to the Islamic State (ISIS)’ MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines is seen as the worst in terms of impunity […]
Read More...Duterte to Paolo: If you’re guilty, I’ll order you killed
September 21, 2017 · By Pia Ranada for www.rappler.com
President Rodrigo Duterte says he’ll protect police if they catch his eldest son committing a crime MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte raised the stakes should it be proven that his son, Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte, is involved in illegal acts. The President claimed on Wednesday, September 20, that he would order Paolo’s […]
Read More...Success Story: Family Reconciliation Brings Happiness to Dejected Child
September 21, 2017 ·
Success Story: Family Reconciliation Brings Happiness to Dejected Child Francis Bermido Preda news Cesar is full happiness and hope when he was called to the school stage on the day of his graduation last April 2017. He graduated from elementary along with other Grade 6 pupils of Nagbayan Elementary School, a walking distance from the […]
Read More...New anti-Duterte coalition calls for end to ‘nightmare’
September 21, 2017 · By Bea Cupin for www.rappler.com
The ‘coalition of coalitions’ does not call for President Rodrigo Duterte’s ouster, but asks Filipinos to stand up against the government’s abusive policies MANILA, Philippines – As Bamboo’s cover of “Tatsulok” played on loop in the background, a mix of both familiar and unfamiliar faces filled Kalayaan Hall at the historic Club Filipino in San […]
Read More...Palace says Duterte lie on Trillanes bank account an ‘isolated case’
September 20, 2017 · By Camille Elemia for www.rappler.com
Asked about the propriety of the Chief Executive giving out wrong information, President Spokesman Ernesto Abella says it was just President Rodrigo Duterte’s ‘unorthodox’ way of doing things MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday, September 20, defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s lie on the alleged offshore account of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. On Tuesday, September 19, […]
Read More...Marawi priest Chito Soganub rescued from Maute
September 20, 2017 · By Carmela Fonbuena for www.rappler.com
(4th UPDATE) Marawi priest Father Teresito ‘Chito’ Soganub is rescued along with another hostage near Bato Mosque, one of 3 enemy strongholds that fell into government control over the past days ILIGAN CITY, Philippines (4th UPDATE) – Marawi City priest Father Teresito “Chito” Soganub was rescued Saturday night, September 16, after he was held hostage […]
Read More...UST law student Horacio Castillo III dies in suspected frat hazing
September 20, 2017 · By Eloisa Lopez for www.rappler.com
(UPDATED) The parents of Horacio Castillo III say he was recruited by the Aegis Juris Fraternity ANILA, Philippines (3rd UPDATE) – Horacio Castillo III, a first-year law student of the University of Santo Tomas, died Sunday, September 17, from injuries his parents believe were sustained in fraternity hazing initiation rites. Castillo – “Atio” to his […]
Read More...Lumad school shows DepEd certification and award, disproving Duterte’s claim about them operating illegally
September 20, 2017 · By memebuster.net
A Lumad school shared photos of their certifications from the Department of Education, local government units, and the Bureau of Internal Revenue to disprove President Rodrigo Duterte’s claim that they are operating illegally. The Alternative Learning Center of Agricultural and Livelihood Development (ALCADEV) Inc. took to Facebook on July 26 to counter Duterte’s remark during […]
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