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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Pope rejects Trump attack, draws line between Gospel mission and political power
Church leaders across regions rally behind the pope, as tensions expose deeper divisions over war, leadership, and moral authority
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Zero tariff sa mais, tinututulan ng FFF – VeritasPH
Tinutulan ng Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) at MAGSASAKA Party-List ang panukalang alisin ang taripa sa pag-aangkat ng mais sa bansa. Ayon sa FFF at MAGSASAKA Partylist, kung tatanggalin ang taripa o buwis na ipinapataw sa imported na mais, bababa lamang sa hanggang piso at pitumpung sentimo ang presyo kada kilo ng lokal na suplay
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Kapayapaan, hindi matatamo kung walang pagmamalasakit-CMSP-JPICC – VeritasPH
Nanawagan ang Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines – Justice, Peace, and Integrity of Creation Commission (CMSP–JPICC) ng mas malalim na pagtugon sa nagaganap na kaguluhan kasunod ng paggunita ng International Day of Prayer for Peace noong Abril 11, 2026. Ayon sa grupo, ang panawagan ni Pope Leo XIV ay hindi lamang paanyaya sa
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Pope: We have moral obligation to protect civilians from horrific effects of war
Pope Leo XIV renewed his invitation to the warring parties to lay down their arms and begin, “without preconditions, a sincere dialogue
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Maging tunay na Church of the Poor sa gitna ng krisis – VeritasPH
Nanawagan si Diocese of San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, pangulo ng Caritas Philippines sa simbahan ng pinaigting na pakikiisa sa pinakamahihirap na sektor ng lipunan upang maging tunay na 'Church of the Poor'. Ipinaalala ni Bishop Alminaza ang pagsasabuhay ng mga kaugalian ng pagtitipid o austerity at pagkakaisa sa pagharap ng mundo higit na ng
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Think tank urges solar rollout, tax relief as energy costs hit vulnerable sectors
A policy group warns volatile fossil fuel prices are straining households, urging reforms and accelerated solar adoption to reduce costs
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Media watchdogs warn of unchecked violence against journalists in expanding regional conflict
Media groups warn rising journalist deaths reflect systemic failures in protecting civilians, urging investigations and accountability for alleged war crimes
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‘Even just one of these children’ announced as title of World Migrants Day
Pope releases the theme for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which focuses on the need for pastoral care for minors on the move
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Climate disinformation used to justify attacks on Indigenous Peoples in the Philippines
A new study reveals how false climate narratives are weaponized to displace Indigenous communities and silence land defenders nationwide
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Philippines crackdown on minor offenses draws legal scrutiny, rights concerns
Advocates question legality of crackdown on minor offenses, warning of rights violations and disproportionate impact on poor communities
