UCANews: Catholic bishops in the Philippines urged the government on Thursday to immediately evacuate people living in the projected path of Typhoon Hagupit, which is expected to hit the country this weekend. “I plead with government officials to commence evacuation … Continue reading
AsiaNews; Filipinos affected by Typhoon Haiyan are involved in the hard task of rebuilding thanks to the material and moral support of their compatriots, including the poor and others affected by past natural disasters. Interviewed by AsiaNews, Jason Elias Tolentino, communications … Continue reading
At least eight communist rebels including two women were killed on Wednesday as government forces took over the main base of the insurgent New People’s Army (NPA) in the southern province of Sorsognon. The latest blow to the dwindling NPA came … Continue reading
Boston.com: Philippine legislators passed a landmark bill Monday that would provide government funding for contraceptives and sexuality classes in schools despite strong opposition by the dominant Roman Catholic Church and its followers, some of whom threatened to ask the Supreme … Continue reading
World News msnbc: More than 3 million Roman Catholic worshippers paraded with a charred Christ statue through the Philippine capital in an annual procession Monday despite a warning from the president that terrorists might target the gathering. Full report here.
CNA report: Champion boxer Manny Pacquiao has sided with the Philippines’ Catholic bishops in a continuing controversy over a reproductive health bill that would fund access to free contraceptives. Pacquiao said he would never have been born or become an … Continue reading
AsiaNews reports: Filipino bishops have announced a campaign of “civil disobedience” against the possible passage of the law on reproductive health. Yesterday, Msgr. Arturo Bastes bishop of Sorgoson said: “We, together with our priests are willing to go to jail, … Continue reading
I had thought things were different in the Catholic Philippines. I was wrong. UCANews reports: Teaching sex to children as young as 11 is inappropriate in schools and should be left to parents, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines … Continue reading
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