Philippine News
Bishop welcomes ICC probe into drug war killings
July 6, 2021 · By CBCP News for cbcpnews.net
Bishop welcomes ICC probe into drug war killings A Catholic bishop on Wednesday welcomed the international criminal court’s investigation into the Philippine government’s deadly “war on drugs”. Bishop Broderick Pabillo, the administrator of the Manila archdiocese, said it’s a step to stop the ‘culture of impunity’ in the country. “In a way, it’s a welcome […]
Read More...Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino III dies at 61
July 2, 2021 · By The Associated Press for www.nbcnews.com
Philippine democracy scion, ex-leader Benigno Aquino III dies at 61 Benigno Aquino III, the son of pro-democracy icons who helped topple Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos, died Thursday, a cousin and public officials said. He was 61. Former Sen. Bam Aquino said he was heartbroken by the death of his cousin. “He gave his all for the Filipino, he […]
Read More...Manila’s new archbishop receives red hat and ring
June 30, 2021 · By Joseph Peter, Calleja for www.ucanews.com
Manila’s new archbishop receives red hat and ring Cardinal Jose Advincula, Manila’s new archbishop, has received his red hat and ring from Philippines’ papal nuncio in his archdiocese in Capiz province in the Visayas region after two postponements. The June 18 event made history as he became the first Manila archbishop to receive the red […]
Read More...More than 100 additional ships detected in West Philippine Sea — report
June 29, 2021 · By Patricia Lourdes Viray (Philstar.com) for www.philstar.com
More than 100 additional ships detected in West Philippine Sea — report MANILA, Philippines — A large increase in ships within country’s exclusive economic zone in the West Philippine Sea has been detected this month, according to a report by a US-based geospatial imagery and data analysis company. In its 14-page report released on June 20, US-based […]
Read More...CHR urges gov’t to probe killing of 3 Lumad, including minor, in Surigao del Sur
June 28, 2021 · By GMA News Online for www.gmanetwork.com
CHR urges gov’t to probe killing of 3 Lumad, including minor, in Surigao del Sur The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday urged the government to investigate the killing of three Lumad, including a 12-year-old child, in a military operation in Surigao del Sur. CHR spokesperson Atty. Jacqueline de Guia denounced the deaths and […]
Read More...CHR to probe Laguna cops’ killing of 16-yr-old boy
June 28, 2021 · By JULIA MARI ORNEDO, GMA News for www.gmanetwork.com
CHR to probe Laguna cops’ killing of 16-yr-old boy The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Friday said it would investigate the police’s killing of a 16-year-old boy during an anti-drug operation in Biñan, Laguna. CHR spokesperson Jacqueline de Guia expressed “deep concern” at the death of teenager Johndy Maglinte and his companion Antonio Dalit. […]
Read More...An urgent call for ecological conversion, hope in the face of climate emergency
June 24, 2021 · By CBCP News for cbcpnews.net
An urgent call for ecological conversion, hope in the face of climate emergency Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines,. “We know that all creation is groaning in labor pains even until now; and not only that … we also groan within ourselves as we wait for adoption, the redemption of our bodies” (Romans 8:22-23). Dear […]
Read More...Green Group Praises Quiapo Church for Heeding the Call to Shun Wasteful Plastic Banderitas
June 23, 2021 ·
Press Release Green Group Praises Quiapo Church for Heeding the Call to Shun Wasteful Plastic Banderitas 17 June 2021, Quezon City. The prompt removal of single-use plastic fiesta banderitas adorning the side plaza of St. John the Baptist, patron saint of Quiapo Church, was greeted with loud cheers by a non-profit group advocating for a zero waste and […]
Read More...Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation
June 23, 2021 · By BBC News for www.bbc.com
Philippines drugs war: ICC prosecutor seeks full investigation The chief prosecutor of International Criminal Court (ICC) has called for a full investigation into suspected crimes against humanity during a deadly drugs crackdown directed by the government of the Philippines. Fatou Bensouda, who leaves office this week, opened a preliminary probe into the drugs war back […]
Read More...Win a cow, avoid COVID: Philippines tempts vaccine hesitant
June 23, 2021 · By JC Gotinga for www.aljazeera.com
Win a cow, avoid COVID: Philippines tempts vaccine hesitant Manila, Philippines – Last week, after ignoring her brother’s advice for months, Fannie Taladro Pestaño hurried to a school campus near her home in Las Piñas City, a suburb of the Philippines’ capital Manila, to line up for her first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Her brother, […]
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