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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Mananampalataya, hinimok na makiisa sa mga gawaing simbahan sa paggunita ng Kuwaresma
Nawa ang bawat mananampalataya ay makiisa sa mga gawain sa Kuwaresma na magsisimula sa February 22 - ang araw ng Miercoles de Ceniza o Ash Wednesday.
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Cardinal Tagle, papal nuncio call on Filipino faithful to join ‘Walk for Life’ on Feb 18
“This is not just walking, but this is a journey for life because life is an important gift from God for us,” said Cardinal Tagle
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Women’s group warns against Philippines’ ‘dangerous liaisons to set war against China’
Gabriela said it would be "foolish" to believe that the US and Japan "are here to form military ties with Philippine interests in mind”
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MTRCB looks into concern over depiction of Muslims in ‘Batang Quiapo’ TV series
The MTRCB said it is currently working on guidelines that are responsive to the cultural and religious sensitivities of Filipino Muslims
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Resignations of popes should not be the norm, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis acknowledged writing a resignation letter two months after becoming pope in 2013 in case of future health problems
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World’s oldest near-complete Hebrew Bible heads to auction
The Codex Sassoon -- which dates to the late ninth to early tenth century -- is the earliest, most complete Hebrew Bible ever discovered
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Activists condemn Malaysia ban on LGBTQ books
Malaysia has experienced growing religious fundamentalism in recent years
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Myanmar Supreme Court rejects Aung San Suu Kyi’s appeal on corruption charges
Businessman she’s accused of accepting money from testified he donated to educational and healthcare foundation
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Papal Nuncio, nanawagan ng pakikiisa sa Walk for Life 2023
Mahalagang gawain ang pakikisangkot sa Walk for Life. Ito ang binigyang-diin ng mga opisyal ng Vatican sa taunang gawain ng Sangguninang Laiko ng Pilipinas na layong isulong ang kahalagahan ng buhay.
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Pope Francis contributes to earthquake relief efforts in Syria and Turkey
Pope Francis has provided 10,000 thermal shirts for people who do not have adequate shelter in Turkey and Syria
