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WACOM IV Manila, January 2017

WACOM IV – Philippines (January 16-20, 2017) Over-all Theme: COMMUNION IN MERCY, MISSION FOR MERCY  (CALLED BY MERCY, SENT FOR MERCY)   Throughout salvation history God is experienced as eternal and unending mercy (Psalm 86:15). He is a helper who gives his people hope. His merciful power is benevolent, and makes a faithful and enduring commitment. In the formation of Israel, the…

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Let Peace Based on Justice Reign in Our Land!

A Statement In Support of the 3rd Round of GRP-NDFP Formal Peace Talks The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP)* enjoins the Filipino people and the international community to support the forthcoming third round of formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National…

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There is no such thing as “responsible mining”

Alyansa Tigil Mina (ATM) recognizes the accomplishments of the Duterte administration as it completed its first 6 months in office. Particularly on the environment sector, reforms that were introduced by President Duterte and DENR Sec. Gina Lopez are unprecedented. Suspension of ten mining companies that were violating environmental laws and…

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Thou Shall Not Kill (Exodus 20,13)

Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Episcopal Commission for the Pastoral Care of Migrants and Itinerant People Pastoral Statement On Extra Judicial Killings This survey shows that the issue of Extra Judicial Killings should be one that the present administration should addressed. It is a bothersome and worrying issue because…

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