August, 2022
[Vantage Point] Social media foments culture of hate
August 10, 2022 · By VAL A. VILLANUEVA for www.rappler.com
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[Vantage Point] Social media foments culture of hate “Kailan kaya si Leni?” (When is Leni’s time?) This was just one of the social media posts which flooded Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media platforms in reaction to the July 24 killing of former Lamitan City Mayor Rose Furigay. Two other people died with Furigay […]
Read More...Marcos inherits P12.79-trillion debt
August 10, 2022 · By RALF RIVAS for www.rappler.com
Marcos inherits P12.79-trillion debt MANILA, Philippines– The Philippine government’s debt stood at P12.79 trillion in end-June, the last month in office of former president Rodrigo Duterte, data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed on Friday, August 5. The end-June figure is higher by 2.4% or P296.057 billion more than the P12.5 trillion debt in […]
Read More...Philippine bishop issues ‘gambling pandemic’ warning
August 10, 2022 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine bishop issues ‘gambling pandemic’ warning A senior Catholic official in the Philippines has expressed alarm over the spread of illegal gambling activities in Kidapawan City in the Mindanao region. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo of Kidapawan Aug. 4 expressed the fear that the rise in the age-old practice of cockfighting for gambling purposes in the province could negatively […]
Read More...Prayer of thanks for all the healed children.
August 9, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer of thanks for all the healed children. On the day of the reunion at Preda Let us all rejoice that justice has been done, the abusers are called to repent and have received penance and will do no more harm. The Lord rescued the children from the dark pit of disrepair, abuse, and slavery. […]
Read More...Three life sentences each for human trafficking and child abuse
August 5, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Three life sentences each for human trafficking and child abuse Fr. Shay Cullen 5 August 20122 They are now convicted human traffickers and child abusers, the two sisters Gabriela Adilyn and Roxanne Martirez from Subic, Zambales. They will serve three life sentences each in prison, deprived of family, home, children, comfort and a productive life. […]
Read More...A Solidarity Statement with our OCD Nuns of Cebu Carmel of St. Joseph
August 5, 2022 · By Cebu Carmel of St. Joseph
August 4, 2022 Feast of St. John Mary Vianney “Then you will know the truth and the truth will make you free.” (John 8:32) (A Solidarity Statement with our OCD Nuns of Cebu Carmel of St. Joseph) We, the members of the Joint Executive Board representing the 368 institutes of consecrated life and societies of […]
Read More...Hontiveros: Sign into law anti-online sexual abuse of children bill
August 5, 2022 · By Daniza Fernandez - Reporter for newsinfo.inquirer.net
Hontiveros: Sign into law anti-online sexual abuse of children bill MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros on Thursday urged the executive branch to sign into law now the Anti-Online Sexual Abuse and Exploitation of Children (OSAEC) bill. Hontiveros noted the urgent need for the signing of the measure as she shared screenshots of social media […]
Read More...Prayer for Justice
August 5, 2022 · By Fr. Shay Cullen
Prayer for Justice We live in hope that your words and actions Jesus of Nazareth when you were in the world inspire us and many more to follow your example, to do justice to all, to help victims win justice in the courts, and lift up their hearts and spirits when they are believed when […]
Read More...Hearing Canada Indigenous horror like being ‘slapped’: pope
August 4, 2022 · By Agence France-Presse for news.abs-cbn.com
Hearing Canada Indigenous horror like being ‘slapped’: pope VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis on Wednesday likened hearing first-hand tales of abuse at Catholic-run schools from Indigenous victims in Canada to being slapped. Many children were physically and sexually abused at the schools, and thousands are believed to have died of disease, malnutrition or neglect in […]
Read More...PLDT, Palo Alto Networks safeguard children from online abuse using new platform
August 4, 2022 · By Jessica Fenol, ABS-CBN News for news.abs-cbn.com
PLDT, Palo Alto Networks safeguard children from online abuse using new platform MANILA – PLDT and Smart Communications have partnered with cybersecurity firm Palo Alto Networks to create a platform that aims to protect children against online sexual abuse and exploitation, company officials said Tuesday. Since blocking attempts and monitoring at the content level violate […]
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