Catholic bishop calls for ‘impartial probe’ into killing of nine Muslims in Mindanao
The Catholic bishop of Kidapawan in the southern Philippines joined calls for an “impartial investigation” into the killing of nine Muslim farmers i…
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Catholic bishop hopes new PhilHealth chief to address corruption in agency
Bishop Oscar Florencio of the Episcopal Commission on Health Care, expressed hope that the new head of the government’s Philippine Health Insurance …
Bangladesh restores internet access in Rohingya refugee camps
The government of Bangladesh restored internet access to more than 20 Rohingya refugee camps on Aug. 28, months after a blackout has been imposed. …
Coronavirus floods Indonesian river with medical waste
For the residents along Indonesia’s Cisadane River, the coronavirus has brought not just deadly disease, but also a deluge of medical waste: a const…
Men in uniform, binigyang pugay ng Military Ordinariate of the Philippines
Kinilala ng Military Ordinariate of the Philippines ang kabayanihan ng mga kawani ng Sandatahang Lakas ng Pilipinas, Pambansang Pulisya, at iba pang…
Kabataan hinimok na maging bahagi ng ‘social transformation’
Ipinaalala ng pangulo ng Episcopal Commission on Youth ng CBCP sa mga kabataan na maaari silang maging bayani sa simpleng pamamaraan. Ito ang mensa…
Obispo ng Maynila nanawagan ng ‘lifestyle change’
Hinimok ni Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator ng Archdiocese of Manila, ang mga mananampalataya na baguhin ang paraan ng pamumuhay ng…
Filipinos honor medical frontliners as modern day heroes in the midst of pandemic
Her father used to say that a person doesn’t need wealth and fame to become a hero. The old man believed that “small acts of compassion” are already…
Ecumenical church group decries ‘renewed wave’ of attacks against activists
An ecumenical church group in the central Philippines decried what it described as a “renewed wave” of vilification of activists that can be “a prel…
Diocese of Lucena calls for end to coal-fired power plant projects
The Diocese of Lucena called for the cancellation of three coal-fired power plant projects in the province of Quezon for fear that it would add to e…
AMRSP urges gov’t, businesses to stop destruction of environment
The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines called on government and business leaders to stop “destructive practices” and respon…
Hong Kong health workers, activists urge boycott of mass testing
A Hong Kong pro-democracy union of healthcare workers and several activists, including Joshua Wong, have called for a boycott of the government’s un…
Up to 30,000 people disappeared in China while held in ‘coercive custody,’ report says
A report done by a human rights organization has claimed that up to 30,000 people have disappeared in China’s ‘Residential Surveillance at a Designa…
‘Modern day heroes,’ binigyang pugay
Binigyang pugay at tinaguriang “modern-day heroes” ni Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator ng Maynila, ang mga medical frontliner na hu…
Apostolic Vicariate ng Calapan, nagluluksa
Ipinagluluksa ng Apostolic Vicariate ng Calapan ang pagkamatay ni Father Pedro Pastrana Jr. SVD, kura paroko ng Sta. Catalina de Alexandria Parish s…
‘Keep the faith,’ mensahe ng isang obispo sa gitna ng pademya
Manalig sa Panginoon at umasang malalagpasan ang pandemya. Ito ang panawagan ni Bishop Rex Andrew Alarcon ng Daet, chairman ng Commission on Youth …
God’s way
I wonder if you have ever asked yourselves why Frank Sinatra’s famous song MY WAY has caused a lot of violence in the Philippines? You can check it …
Designated Successor Bill: In aid of Netflix?
During the First Regular Session of the 18 th Congress, House Bill 4062 or what is called the Designated Successor Bill, was introduced by Rep. Pre…
Watch: LiCAS.news weekly wrap
In this week’s LiCAS.news weekly wrap with Basilio Sepe and Marielle Lucenio, we report on the move of the Vatican and the World Council of Churches…
Archbishop Jose Cabantan installed as new prelate of Cagayan de Oro
The new archbishop of the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro in the southern Philippine region of Mindanao urged the faithful “to confront the unseen ene…
