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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HRW flags continued killings, red-tagging in Philippines despite Duterte ICC transfer
“President Marcos should move beyond rhetoric and take concrete measures to improve human rights in the Philippines,” said Bryony Lau
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St. John Henry Newman inscribed in the General Roman Calendar with memorial on October 9
Pope Leo XIV inscribes St. John Henry Newman, Doctor of the Church, in the General Roman Calendar, with his optional memorial being on Oct 9
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Pope to religious: Even where weapons roar, you are witnesses to Jesus
Pope Leo XIV praises consecrated men and women for living out their steadfast faith even in the most difficult of circumstances
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Pope at Angelus: Beatitudes can become a measure of happiness
Pope Leo XIV insists that living the Beatitudes can bring us happiness, bring light to the world’s shadows, and renew our hearts
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Bishops’ migration office calls for stronger diocesan structures vs human trafficking
Catholic bishops’ commission on migrants and itinerant people called on dioceses nationwide to strengthen church action against trafficking.
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Groups slam ERC approval of ₱31.34 billion fossil fuel charges
Consumer groups assail ERC approval of ₱31.34 billion fossil fuel charges, warning workers and households bear corporate energy risks
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Pope: May the Olympics promote welcome, solidarity, and peace
Pope Leo expressed hopes that the event "might awaken feelings of friendship and fraternity, strengthening awareness of the value of sport"
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Corruption scandal, climate disruptions drag Philippine growth to 14-year low
Philippine economic growth slowed to a 14-year low in 2025 as corruption scandals and climate disruptions weighed on confidence
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Report says climate disinformation used to justify development agenda in Indonesia
Report says climate disinformation in Indonesia is used to justify projects while marginalizing Indigenous Peoples and weakening accountability
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Pope Leo: May horror of genocide never again be inflicted upon any people
Pope invokes “the gift of a world without antisemitism,” free from prejudice, oppression, and persecution, and founded on “mutual respect"
