US offers over a billion dollars to support Mindanao railway project
The offer came after the Philippines decided against pursuing Chinese official development assistance (ODA) financing for the project
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Anti-mining coalition launched to protect Nueva Vizcaya
Civil society groups launch Defend Nueva Vizcaya Movement, backing Dupax del Norte resistance against Woggle Mining Corporation’s operations
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Pope Leo XIV calls for ‘disarming’ language, deeper listening in Lent 2026 message
Pope Leo XIV calls Catholics to disarm their language, fast from harmful words and heed the cry of the poor
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Pope at Audience: the Word of God responds to our thirst for meaning and truth
Leo highlights the close relationship between the Word of God and the Church and how meditating on Sacred Scripture helps the faithful
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‘I will never forget you:’ Theme for Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be 'I will never forget you' (Is 49:15), according to the Holy See
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Community resistance prompts suspension of Woggle mining exploration in Nueva Vizcaya
A temporary mining suspension intensified demands to end destructive extraction and address long-standing community grievances
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Mary Jane Veloso appeals for freedom anew, cites toll of imprisonment on aging parents
Mary Jane Veloso renews her appeal for freedom in a prison letter, urging continued support as her Philippine detention reaches one year
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Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us
He urged everyone present in the Square to entrust their prayers to Mary, the Gate of Heaven, to help “become and remain disciples of her Son"
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Kalookan Bishop Iñiguez, hinimok ang mga mananampalataya na tularan si Saint Francis of Assisi – VeritasPH
Hinimok ni Kalookan Bishop Emeritus Deo Gracias Iñiguez Jr ang mga mananampalataya na sundin at tularan ang buhay ni Saint Francis of Assisi upang higit pang mapalalim ang pagsunod sa Panginoon at pagmamahal sa kapwa. Ito ang mensahe ng Obispo sa pangunguna niya sa misang inialay para sa Franciscan Jubilee Year sa Parish of Saint
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Journalist’s terror financing conviction draws renewed scrutiny
Rights groups warn that terrorism financing laws are being used to criminalize journalism as Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case faces continued legal scrutiny
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Pope reiterates need to respect rights of children, protect them from danger
Leo renews the call to place children at the heart of global concern, as the situation of the world’s youngest remains deeply troubling
