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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Taong gumagamit sa pangalan ni Archbishop Uy sa scam, binalaan – VeritasPH
Nagbabala ang Archdiocese of Cebu laban sa mga indibidwal na gumagamit ng pangalan ni Archbishop Alberto Uy sa panloloko. Pinag-iingat ng arkidiyosesis ang mga mananampalataya hinggil sa iba't ibang uri ng scam na gumagamit ng pangalan ng simbahan at ng mga lider nito. "Please exercise prudence when dealing with individuals or organizations claiming to represent
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Italaga ang sarili sa birhen ng Guadalupe, paanyaya ng CBCP sa mananampalataya – VeritasPH
Hinimok ng Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) ang mga mananampalataya na italaga ang sarili sa Mahal na Birhen ng Guadalupe kaugnay ng pagbisita sa bansa ng Madre Peregrina de Guadalupe mula Mexico ngayong taon. Sa inilabas na pastoral exhortation, sinabi ni CBCP President at Lipa Archbishop Gilbert Garcera na ang pagdating ng pilgrim
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Rights advocates say Security Council loss highlights unresolved human rights issues
Rights advocates say the UN vote underscores continuing concerns over accountability, impunity, and civic freedoms in Philippines
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Malaysia launches refugee registration scheme as thousands of Rohingya seek stability and legal work
Advocates welcome greater recognition for refugees but caution that legal status alone cannot guarantee safety and dignity
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Pope: ‘Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive’
Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith
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Rights groups warn Philippine anti-disinformation bill could be used to curb dissent
Media and rights groups say stronger safeguards are needed to prevent misuse against critics and journalists
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Vatican announces theme for 2026 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation
The World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation theme is "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks”
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Aralin at isapuso ang Magnifica Humanitas ni Pope Leo, panawagan ni Cardinal Advincula sa mananampalataya – VeritasPH
Hinimok ng Archdiocese of Manila ang mga Pastol ng Simbahan at Mananampalataya na aralin at isapuso ang kauna-unang ensiklikal ni Pope Leo XIV na Magnifica Humanitas. Sa pamamagitan ito ng RCAM Circular No. 2026–53 upang higit na malamang ang mga nakapaloob at mahahalagang impormasyon hinggil sa ensiklikal ng Santo Papa. Ayon kay RCAM Chancellor Father
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Ordinasyon ng bagong Obispo ng Diocese of Urdaneta, itinakda sa July 21, 2026 – VeritasPH
Ibinahagi ni Urdaneta Administrator Bishop Emeritus Jacinto Jose na nakatakdang ordinahan bilang bagong obispo ng Diocese of Urdaneta si Bishop-elect Nick Argel Vaquilar sa July 21, alas-9 ng umaga, sa Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of Charity at Parish of Saint Augustine of Hippo sa Bantay, Ilocos Sur. Ayon kay Bishop Jose, pangungunahan ni Cotabato
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Tema ng 2026 world day of prayer for the care of creation, inilabas ng Vatican – VeritasPH
Inanunsyo ng Vatican ang tema para sa 2026 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation na nakatuon sa panawagan para sa kapayapaan at pangangalaga sa kalikasan. Pinili ni Pope Leo XIV ang temang “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks,” na hango sa aklat ni Propeta Isaias
