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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Journalist’s terror financing conviction draws renewed scrutiny
Rights groups warn that terrorism financing laws are being used to criminalize journalism as Frenchie Mae Cumpio’s case faces continued legal scrutiny
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Pope reiterates need to respect rights of children, protect them from danger
Leo renews the call to place children at the heart of global concern, as the situation of the world’s youngest remains deeply troubling
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MGB warns landslide, flooding in 1.4K E. Visayas villages due to storm
MGB asked residents to stay alert for any signs of an increase or decrease in flood levels, and watch over areas near rivers, slopes, or drainage canals
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Three years on, Mindoro oil spill victims still await justice as claims deadline nears
Nearly three years after the Mindoro oil spill, fisherfolk demand justice, compensation, and long-term protection as claims deadline approaches
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‘Words are not enough’: Pope Leo XIV calls for lived human fraternity amid global conflict
Pope Leo XIV urges leaders to turn human fraternity into concrete action as war and violence undermine solidarity
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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.
