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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Rights group raises alarm over reported ‘militarization’ of villages
Karapatan said the soldiers have been “profiling” local residents to ascertain who among them are members of activist organizations
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Pope Francis: A Christian life based on achieving higher positions is ‘pure paganism’
Pope Francis reflected on the call to apostleship as part of the larger theme of evangelization
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Improved air quality in Southeast Asia in 2022, report says
Air pollution reached alarming levels in 2022, with around 90% of the analyzed countries and territories exceeding air quality guidelines
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Katoliko’t Kristiyano, inaanyayahan ni Pope Francis na maging misyonero
Pinaalalahanan ng Santo Papa Francisco ang mananampalataya na bilang binyagan ay tungkulin nitong maging misyonero sa sambayanan.
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World Council of Churches joins campaign for peace in Korean Peninsula
“We are committed to continue our peace-building efforts and advocacy for justice worldwide,” said Dr. Jerry Pillay, WCC general secretary
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Antipolo Cathedral’s international shrine status takes effect March 25
The National Shrine of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage or Antipolo Cathedral will officially assume its new status as an international shrine on March 25.
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Quiapo Church launches journal on Black Nazarene
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene, or Quiapo Church, launched a journal called “Nazareno Studies” at a gathering of Catholic scholars on Tuesday, March 14.
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Philippine Supreme Court allows Maria Ressa to travel abroad
Maria Ressa will be traveling to Canada, France, South Korea, and the United States of America
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Dawn school trial for drowsy teens draws outcry in Indonesia
Teens in their school uniforms are now walking down dark streets or waiting for motorcycle taxis to get to school on time
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Archdiocese of Manila to open Divine Mercy Chapel for 24/7 confessions
“God has always been waiting for the preeminent moment when a person can feel, can do, and can approach the sacrament of reconciliation”
