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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Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal
Japan will loan the Philippines 64.38 billion yen ($413 million) to buy the five 97-meter Multi-Role Response Vessels
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Karapatan outraged at Marcos’ refusal to abolish NTF-ELCAC; Cebu unionists reveal rampant gov’t red-tagging
“Marcos Jr. can deny the truth all he can. But the Filipino people and the world see through his lies and his hypocrisy,” Karapatan said
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Archdiocese of Manila, makikiisa sa peoples march and prayer vs CHACHA
Makikiisa ang Archdiocese of Manila sa isasagawang People's March and Prayer Against Charter Change sa May 22, 2024.
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CBCP, pinuri ang Civilian-led mission sa WPS
Nanindigan ang Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines na mas mainam na paraan ang pagkakaisa ng mga ordinaryong Pilipino sa West Philippine Sea sa halip na paigtingin ang armadong pwersa ng bansa.
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CBCP head seeks peaceful solution to WPS dispute
A civilian-led supply mission to the West Philippine Sea has received backing from the head of Catholic bishops’ leadership, who urged a peaceful resolution of the territorial dispute.
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Fishers, advocates fear destruction of marine ecosystem in the name of Verde Island ‘preservation’
Instead of protection, the partnership spelled “impending destruction” for the groups, which could threaten two million coastal populations
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Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers
The convoy set sail Wednesday to distribute fuel and food to fishers and assert Philippine rights in the disputed South China Sea
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Apat na Filipino Bishops sa US, dadalo; Ikalimang Filipinong Obispo sa Amerika, oordinahan sa May 31
Pupusan na ang paghahanda ng Diocese of Sacramento kasama ang Filipino communities sa California para sa nalalapit na ordinasyon bilang obispo ni Bishop-elect Rey Bersabal sa May 31.
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PH groups commemorate ‘Nakba’ in support of Palestine
“Nakba” is the Palestinian word for “catastrophe” that describes the displacement of around 750,000 Palestinians
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UN: Over 4,000 wildlife species still threatened by illegal trafficking despite global conservation efforts
Corruption further exacerbates the situation, with officials often ignoring violations, allowing traffickers to operate with impunity
