Philippine News
Philippine Church remembers spirit of Cardinal Sin
June 23, 2020 ·
Philippine Church remembers spirit of Cardinal Sin A prelate in the northern Philippines has commemorated the 15th death anniversary of the late Manila archbishop Cardinal Jaime Sin, who died on June 21, 2005, by praising his fighting spirit against oppression. The Philippines needed “fearless prophets” like Cardinal Sin who proclaimed the Gospel even if it […]
Read More...Church must act over online child sex abuse
June 23, 2020 · By Michael Sainsbury for www.ucanews.com
Covid-19 lockdowns and unemployment have brought an increase in this terrible scourge across Asia Church must act over online child sex abuse Widespread lockdowns and unemployment triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic have led to a surge in online child sex abuse across Asia that most governments are ill-equipped to stop. The significantly changed situation in […]
Read More...Filipino boy kills himself over online learning
June 22, 2020 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
A distraught 19-year-old high school student in the Philippines has hanged himself after worrying his family would not be able to afford electronic equipment required for him to study online in the coming academic year. Schools are supposed to reopen in August with new approaches to learning proposed by the Education Department in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The boy’s […]
Read More...COVID-19 cases in the Philippines surpass 27,000
June 22, 2020 · By CNN Philippines Staff for www.cnnphilippines.com
COVID-19 cases in the Philippines surpass 27,000 Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, June 17) — Over 27,000 people in the country have caught the coronavirus disease so far, the Department of Health reported on Wednesday. The tally of infected persons rose to 27,238, after the agency announced 457 new infections. Of the added figures, it said 342 […]
Read More...Philippine diocese beefs up sexual abuse protocols
June 18, 2020 · By Joseph Peter Calleja, Manila for www.ucanews.com
Philippine diocese beefs up sexual abuse protocols A Philippine diocese southeast of Manila has established an office to handle sexual abuse cases committed by clergymen to encourage more victims to report such crimes. The move by San Pablo Diocese on the Philippines’ largest island Luzon comes partly in response to Pope Francis’ reforms in dealing […]
Read More...In the Philippines, the death of a stranded mother highlights Manila’s commuter nightmare
June 16, 2020 ·
On June 5, Michelle Silvertino, 33, died in a Manila hospital soon after authorities found her huddled under a pedestrian overpass in Pasay City. Sick with tuberculosis and possibly Covid-19 , the house helper had been waiting for five days for a bus to take her to Bicol province so she could be reunited with […]
Read More...In Philippines’ Palawan, top cop linked to assault on environmental officer
June 16, 2020 · By Keith Anthony Fabro for news.mongabay.com
In Philippines’ Palawan, top cop linked to assault on environmental officer Police on the Philippine island of Palawan reportedly assaulted and arrested government environmental officials trying to serve a vacate notice to settlers occupying a mangrove area. Environmental lawyers and conservation officials have condemned the incident, led by Marion Balonglong, the chief of police of […]
Read More...Philippines casinos catering to illicit Chinese gamblers are causing kidnappings and chaos in Manila
June 16, 2020 · By Julie Zaugg, CNN Business for edition.cnn.com
Philippines casinos catering to illicit Chinese gamblers are causing kidnappings and chaos in Manila (CNN Business)Dozens of scantily dressed Filipina croupiers stand in booths shuffling cards in front of a webcam, their faces softly illuminated by professional lighting. Nearby, rows of Chinese nationals sit at desks chatting on cellphones with potential clients back in China. […]
Read More...Chinese inmates in Philippines fear the worst as coronavirus deaths rise
June 16, 2020 · By Phila Siu for www.scmp.com
Chinese inmates in Philippines fear the worst as coronavirus deaths rise Chinese inmates in the Philippines’ most notorious jail are fearing for their lives after some prisoners in the overcrowded facility were suspected to have died of the coronavirus, a source has said. In the New Bilibid Prison (NBP)’s Building 14 alone, at least […]
Read More...13, including minors, rescued from cybersex in Leyte, Biliran
June 10, 2020 · By Ronald Reyes for manilastandard.net
13, including minors, rescued from cybersex in Leyte, Biliran TACLOBAN CITY—An entrapment operation by National Bureau of Investigation agents led to the rescue of nine minors from ages 4 to 17 and four adults from two separate cybersex operations in this city and in Culaba, Biliran province on Friday. The NBI’s Anti-Human Trafficking Division arrested […]
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