Philippine News
In Philippines, a child alleges abuse by Catholic priest — and tests Vatican promise for global reckoning
May 3, 2023 · By Shibani Mahtani and Regine Cabato for www.washingtonpost.com
In Philippines, a child alleges abuse by Catholic priest — and tests Vatican promise for global reckoning CADIZ CITY, Philippines — The girl, her long hair in a ponytail, stepped into the cramped, dimly lit courtroom, her first time in such a place. Clinging to her mother, she scanned the dozens of faces assembled before […]
Read More...Philippines won’t be military ‘staging post’: Marcos
May 3, 2023 · By AFP, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippines won’t be military ‘staging post’: Marcos President Ferdinand Marcos said his government would not allow the Philippines to become a “staging post” for military action ahead of a meeting with US President Joe Biden on Monday. Manila recently granted Washington access to more Filipino military bases as the allies seek to counter China’s growing […]
Read More...[A SOJOURNER’S VIEW] Neil Frazer: Mindanawon Visual Artist Par Excellence
April 27, 2023 · By KARL M. GASPAR CSSR for www.mindanews.com
[A SOJOURNER’S VIEW] Neil Frazer: Mindanawon Visual Artist Par Excellence CEBU CITY (MindaNews / 23 April) — In 1965, the English songwriter-singer Jonathan King recorded a song entitled Everyone’s Gone To The Moon. Part of the lyrics of the song goes this way: Streets full of people, all alone, Roads full of houses, never home Church […]
Read More...Earth Day: Groups Advocate for Toxics-Free Circular Economy
April 27, 2023 · By Philippines - EcoWaste Coalition for www.pressenza.com
Earth Day: Groups Advocate for Toxics-Free Circular Economy 22 April 2023, Quezon City. As Earth Day is observed amid the planetary chemical and pollution crisis, advocates push for actions to ensure chemicals are produced, used, and managed in a way that will prevent their harmful impacts on human health, wildlife, the environment, and the climate. […]
Read More...DOJ will oppose De Lima bail if she insists on basing it on merits of the case
April 25, 2023 · By JAIRO BOLLEDO for www.rappler.com
DOJ will oppose De Lima bail if she insists on basing it on merits of the case After asking to reopen one case still pending against the former senator, the DOJ is insisting on bail based on humanitarian grounds only – contrary to what De Lima prefers MANILA, Philippines – Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary […]
Read More...Police net man wanted for child abuse, drugs in Batangas City
April 14, 2023 · By DANNY ESTACIO for mb.com.ph
Police net man wanted for child abuse, drugs in Batangas City BATANGAS CITY – Police arrested in this city a 52-year-old man wanted for frustrated murder, child abuse, and illegal drugs on Tuesday afternoon, April 11. Batangas police director Police Col. Pedro Soliba identified the suspect as Calixto Morante. Morante was apprehended by the Batangas […]
Read More...Mining on historic Philippine island sparks uproar
April 14, 2023 · By UCA News reporter for www.ucanews.com
Mining on historic Philippine island sparks uproar A Filipino bishop has called on the government to take action against mining activities by four companies on the historical island of Homonhon which allegedly have negative impacts on communities and the natural environment. “At present, there are four active mining companies operating on the island. Their immediate […]
Read More...PH refuses to accede to ICC, review anti-terror law
April 5, 2023 · By RATZIEL SAN JUAN for www.bulatlat.com
PH refuses to accede to ICC, review anti-terror law MANILA — The Philippine UPR Watch, a delegation of human rights defenders and advocates participating in the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) process, frowned upon the Philippine government’s response to the UPR recommendations. The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has adopted the UPR outcome of the […]
Read More...Philippines rejects democracy summit’s acknowledgement of ICC’s important role
April 4, 2023 · By JODESZ GAVILAN for www.rappler.com
Philippines rejects democracy summit’s acknowledgement of ICC’s important role Despite a glaring lack of accountability over drug war killings, the Philippines insists that it ‘upholds its commitment to fight impunity for atrocity crimes’ MANILA, Philippines – The administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has further distanced itself from the International Criminal Court (ICC), as it […]
Read More...Diocese of San Carlos vows full cooperation in priest rape case
April 4, 2023 · By Mariel Celine Serquiña, CNN Philippines for www.cnnphilippines.com
Diocese of San Carlos vows full cooperation in priest rape case Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 29) — The Diocese of San Carlos in Iloilo has vowed to fully cooperate with authorities following the arrest of Fr. Conrado Mantac for allegedly raping a minor. “I sincerely convey my utmost assurance to fully cooperate with the civil […]
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