September, 2021
Crisis in Philippines as millions of children face second year of remote schooling
September 28, 2021 · By Agence France-Presse for www.theguardian.com
Classrooms in the Philippines were silent on Monday as millions of schoolchildren hunkered down at home for a second year of remote lessons that experts fear will worsen an educational “crisis”. While nearly every country in the world has partially or fully reopened schools to in-person classes, the Philippines has kept them closed since the start of […]
Read More...Bishops accuse Duterte of turning Philippines into ‘death valley’
September 28, 2021 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Three leading churchmen call for national atonement and an end to a culture of killing and corruption gripping the country Bishops accuse Duterte of turning Philippines into ‘death valley’ Three archbishops in the northern Philippines issued a strongly-worded joint pastoral statement Sept. 12 condemning the country’s socio-political situation calling it a “valley of death” due […]
Read More...Thousands flee Myanmar’s conflict-stricken Chin state
September 28, 2021 · By UCA News reporter, Mandalay for www.ucanews.com
Thousands flee Myanmar’s conflict-stricken Chin state More than 1,000 people have been forced to flee their homes in Myanmar’s Chin state due to fighting that has escalated between the military and local militia groups in recent days. Military airstrikes and heavy shelling on Sept. 10 forced people from Lungler village in Thantlang township, in Chin state […]
Read More...Preda Foundation Saves Hundreds of Children from Abuse
September 25, 2021 · By Francis B. Bermido Jr.
Preda Foundation Saves Hundreds of Children from Abuse Francis B. Bermido Jr. The experience of Rozza, now 15 years old but was abused when only eleven, shows how the Preda Foundation is giving new life to many children through its recovery and healing program. This heart-warming success story needs to be told. In a Decision […]
Read More...Torture and Abuse of Children in Jails
September 24, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Torture and Abuse of Children in Jails Shay Cullen 24 September 2021 The unpleasant truths about the torture and abuse of children behind bars are the truths that may not set us free from guilt, apathy, and indifference. It is not only in the Philippines’ Bahay Pag-Asa, youth detention jails, that children and youth are […]
Read More...Pope warns of anti-Semitism as he visits Hungary
September 23, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Pope warns of anti-Semitism as he visits Hungary Pope Francis has warned the threat of anti-Semitism is “still lurking” in Europe, during a brief trip to Hungary. He was speaking after meeting Hungary’s populist and anti-immigrant PM Viktor Orban, with whom he has stark differences on the issue of refugees. Mr Orban has also been […]
Read More...Prince Andrew served with papers, accuser’s team claims
September 20, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Lawyers for the woman who has accused Prince Andrew of sexual abuse claim they have successfully served him with legal papers. Virginia Giuffre has launched a civil case against the prince in New York – and legal papers have to be “served” before the case can proceed. Her lawyers say they were served on 27 […]
Read More...Outbreak at Quezon City orphanage after 122 contract COVID-19
September 20, 2021 · By DWIGHT DE LEON for www.rappler.com
Outbreak at Quezon City orphanage after 122 contract COVID-19 MANILA, PHILIPPINES (2nd UPDATE) The orphanage insists it has not accommodated visitors for more than a year now. The city’s epidemiology office notes a child developed symptoms days after three staff members went out to get vaccinated in August. An orphanage in Quezon City is grappling […]
Read More...Filipino billionaires’ wealth shoots up by 30% during pandemic – Forbes
September 20, 2021 · By RALF RIVAS for www.rappler.com
Filipino billionaires’ wealth shoots up by 30% during pandemic – Forbes MANILA, PHILIPPINES The 50 richest Filipinos have a combined wealth of P3.9 trillion. SM’s Sy siblings rank first collectively, while Manuel Villar remains the richest individual. The collective wealth of the 50 richest Filipinos grew 30% to $79 billion (around P3.9 trillion) despite the […]
Read More...Prayer When Emotionally Hurt
September 19, 2021 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer When Emotionally Hurt Shay Cullen The Lord of love will end the Pain and Hurt I am your friend, I stand with you, I understand your hardship and your pain, I am the Lord of Love, with you always in times of hardship and of hurt, Peace is your eternal gain. When You are […]
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