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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‘I will never forget you:’ Theme for Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
The theme for the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly will be 'I will never forget you' (Is 49:15), according to the Holy See
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Community resistance prompts suspension of Woggle mining exploration in Nueva Vizcaya
A temporary mining suspension intensified demands to end destructive extraction and address long-standing community grievances
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Mary Jane Veloso appeals for freedom anew, cites toll of imprisonment on aging parents
Mary Jane Veloso renews her appeal for freedom in a prison letter, urging continued support as her Philippine detention reaches one year
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Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us
He urged everyone present in the Square to entrust their prayers to Mary, the Gate of Heaven, to help “become and remain disciples of her Son"
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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
