April, 2021
The Scourge of Covid-19 and Malaria Rages On
April 30, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
The Scourge of Covid-19 and Malaria Rages On Fr. Shay Cullen 4 May 2020 The horrific scenes in Brazil and India show people dying in the streets from the lack of preparation by government for the protection of its citizens against the surge of Covid-19. They failed to impose control of mass gatherings and election […]
Read More...Cambodia struggles with porous border as pandemic takes hold
April 30, 2021 · By Luke Hunt for www.ucanews.com
Cambodia struggles with porous border as pandemic takes hold Cambodia’s notoriously porous border has a long history of smuggling, ranging from human trafficking and drugs to petrol and ancient Buddhist artifacts, by crime bosses who took a strategic view of the country and its access to neighbors and the coast. Bordering Thailand, Laos and Vietnam, Cambodia’s […]
Read More...Spain passes child abuse law backed by UK pianist
April 30, 2021 · By Victoria Bisset for www.bbc.com
Spain’s parliament has approved new proposals to protect child victims of sexual abuse. Under the bill, which will now go to the Spanish Senate, survivors will be able to report abuse for up to 15 years after turning 35. Currently, the clock starts running from their 18th birthday. The vote followed a public campaign headed […]
Read More...Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not hamper child protection’
April 30, 2021 · By David Molloy for www.bbc.com
Priti Patel: Facebook encryption plan ‘must not hamper child protection’ Facebook’s plans to roll out encryption across its messaging services could jeopardise ongoing work to combat child abuse, the Home Secretary has warned. Such encryption means only the sender and recipient can read messages. “We cannot allow a situation where law enforcement’s ability to tackle […]
Read More...Group wants wealth tax for rich Filipinos to fund pandemic expenses
April 30, 2021 · By Ralf Rivas for www.rappler.com
Group wants wealth tax for rich Filipinos to fund pandemic expenses MANILA, PHILIPPINES The Freedom from Debt Coalition estimates that the government can get at least P112 billion in wealth tax from the 50 richest Filipinos yearly A tax advocacy group is looking for legislators to sponsor its proposal on wealth tax for the richest Filipinos to […]
Read More...Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
April 29, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing Three men have been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of hate crimes and attempted kidnap over the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery. Gregory McMichael, his son Travis McMichael and neighbour William Bryan are already awaiting trial in Georgia on state charges, including […]
Read More...PH slips further in World Press Freedom index
April 28, 2021 · By CAMILLE ELEMIA for www.rappler.com
PH slips further in World Press Freedom index MANILA, PHILIPPINES Reporters Without Borders found that journalism ‘is completely or partially blocked’ in 132 of 180 countries – a worrisome development amid the coronavirus pandemic The Philippines slipped two more places, now ranking 138th out of 180 nations, in the Reporters Without Borders’ (RSF) World Press Freedom […]
Read More...More Philippine parishes open community pantries
April 28, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
More Philippine parishes open community pantries Community pantries are springing up across the Philippines after Catholic bishops this week called on people to support the effort in Manila to help the poor during the coronavirus pandemic. The call came after a woman set up one such pantry in Manila’s Quezon City last week. The bishops’ conference […]
Read More...Filipino community pantries bring to life Jesus’ miracle
April 27, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Filipino community pantries bring to life Jesus’ miracle The feeding of the 5,000, also known as the miracle of the five loaves and two fish, is one of Jesus’ most mind-boggling miracles. How did he do it? Gospel accounts said Jesus’ disciples wanted the multitude to go away so that they could go to a […]
Read More...Pope warns that people must care for creation or face self-destruction
April 27, 2021 · By Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service for www.ucanews.com
Pope warns that people must care for creation or face self-destruction When it comes to safeguarding creation, there is no time to waste — humanity either must live up to its responsibility or continue on a path of self-destruction, Pope Francis said, commemorating Earth Day with a video message. The pope appealed to world leaders to “act […]
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