Priest reminds politicians to examine motivations in running for office in 2022
A church official reminded politicians who are planning to file their certificates of candidacy on Friday, October 1, to first examine their motivat…
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Green groups urge poll body to ensure environment-friendly elections in 2022
Pro-environment groups appealed to the Commission on Elections to initiate “pro-environment measures” as the filing of certificates of candidacy for…
Attendance to 2022 World Meeting of Families to be limited due to pandemic
As the global situation regarding the COVID-19 virus continues to unfold, the Vatican said Thursday that the 2022 World Meeting of Families will con…
‘It is a circus’: Philippine election season kicks off
The Philippines’ election season kicked off Friday with TV celebrities, political scions and at least one inmate expected to be among thousands of c…
SPOTLIGHT: Romblon youths use recycled plastic to combat plastic pollution
The people of Odiongan town in the province of Romblon, south of the Philippine capital Manila, used to enjoy the color of sunset — the changing hue…
More child abusers to be jailed for life
The Philippine Senate has finally approved the final draft of the Philippine Senate Bill (SB) 2332 or An Act Increasing the Age for Determining Stat…
Civil society coalition endorses Vice President Robredo as presidential candidate
A coalition of civil society groups that vowed to forge a united front against the administration’s candidates in next year’s national elections has…
Sorry, but caroling is not allowed in Cebu this Christmas
For the second time around, the singing of Christmas carols in the streets of Cebu and the traditional house-to-house caroling will be banned due to…
Global civil society alliance appeals for probe into Philippine rights situation
An international civil society alliance reiterated its call this week on the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to establish an independent…
Transgender students ‘unknowingly’ admitted to Catholic seminaries
Bishops should consider requiring DNA tests or physical examinations to ensure that all seminarians are biological men, said Milwaukee Archbishop Je…
Manny Pacquiao quits boxing, eyes presidency
Philippine boxing legend and 2022 presidential hopeful Manny Pacquiao said on Wednesday that he is hanging up his gloves after a glittering decades-…
South Cotabato legislators decry ‘Church interference’ in open-pit mining ban review
Officials in the province of South Cotabato are complaining over alleged “interference” of Catholic Church leaders in the review of an existing ban …
Archdiocese of Zamboanga to fast for 40 days for end to pandemic
The Archdiocese of Zamboanga is inviting the faithful to join in prayer and fasting for an end to the pandemic starting October 13. “I would like t…
Pope Francis to climate activists: ‘Technical and political solutions are not enough’
Pope Francis urged young climate activists on Wednesday to recognize that “technical and political solutions are not enough” to foster harmony betwe…
Church needs to address ‘sin of reckless manipulation of nature,’ says Cardinal Bo
The Catholic Church needs to undergo an “existential metanoia” and address the “social sin of reckless manipulation of nature,” said Cardinal Charle…
Inday Sara still top pick for president; bishop says voters’ choice reflects their values
Sara Duterte-Carpio, presidential daughter and mayor of Davao City, remains the top pick for president in next year’s elections, according to a surv…
