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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Bonifacio Day protests intensify calls for Marcos, Duterte to resign over corruption scandals
Nationwide Bonifacio Day protests pressed Marcos and Duterte to resign amid anger over corruption, poverty, and disaster-risk mismanagement
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Philippine cardinal cites EDSA legacy in push for accountability, democratic renewal
Cardinal David defends choosing EDSA, urging peaceful democratic action and transparency as Church leaders press accountability and reform
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Pope to Lebanese authorities: Blessed are the peacemakers
He reminded Lebanon’s leaders that peace in their country is not an abstraction but “a desire and a vocation” that must be built daily
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Davao bishops decry corruption as ‘shameful’ for Christian nation
The Catholic bishops of the Davao region criticized the country’s “culture of theft”
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Pope in Türkiye: Let us build bridges of fraternity and peace
Pope Leo urges Türkiye to embrace its vocation as a bridge between cultures, faiths, and continents, calling the world to reject division
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Group flags worsening abuse, urges action on violence against Filipino women
The group pointed to the global data show that “one in every three women experiences physical or sexual violence in her lifetime"
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Pope asks for prayers ahead of visit to Türkiye and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV reflects on his upcoming Apostolic Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon, calling them two countries “rich in history and spirituality”
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Pope: In Nicaea a message of unity for Christians, in Lebanon for peace
Regarding efforts to stop violence against women on the day dedicated to the issue, he says that mentalities must change
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Coalition opposes Rizal wind project over threats to Masungi, Upper Marikina Watershed
Environmental groups petition DENR to halt a Rizal wind project they say endangers Masungi and key watershed areas
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Pope Leo XIV set for first overseas trip to Turkey, Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV is set to embark on a six-day trip to Turkey and Lebanon to promote Christian unity and encourage renewed peace efforts
