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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Belém climate talks fall short as advocates warn of shrinking window for 1.5°C limit
Philippine climate advocates warn COP30 failed to confront fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable communities exposed to worsening climate impacts
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Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter ‘In unitate fidei’ on Nicaea Anniversary
Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points
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Faith-based group hits SMC for profit spike tied to LNG deal, warns of worsening community risks
SMC’s profit surge triggers sharp criticism from Protect VIP, which warns communities near its gas projects face escalating disasters
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Bishop of Bayombong urges province-wide human chain against destructive mining
Novo Vizcayanos are urged to form a province-wide human chain on November 30 to oppose destructive mining operations
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Philippine bishop raises alarm over NEPC-Aboitiz agreement tied to coal expansion
NEPC’s new coal-backed supply deal sparks opposition as Bishop Alminaza warns of rising costs, health risks, and deeper coal dependence
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China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told
Former Sen. Sam Brownback said the United States needs to treat China’s religious freedom violations as a national security threat
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Global South Church leaders push climate justice demands at COP30
Global South bishops call to act on climate justice, urging fair finance, fossil fuel phaseout, and protection for vulnerable communities
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Pilgrims in Quezon rally against coal, urge ‘just and humane’ shift to clean energy
Church and environmental groups ended a three-day Quezon pilgrimage with a protest urging a just and humane energy transition
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Groups urge ADB to stop backing waste-to-energy projects that endanger communities
Civil society networks demand the ADB end support for waste-to-energy projects that deepen environmental harm and undermine climate action
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Chinese woman who faked nationality to become Philippines mayor jailed for trafficking
The transnational scam industry has ballooned in Southeast Asia in recent years, with thousands of scammers estimated to be involved
