Pope’s ‘Urbi et Orbi’ Blessing

December 25, 2018 12:35 Zenit Staff Papal Texts At noon today from the central loggia of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis addressed the following Christmas Message to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Happy Christmas!To you, the faithful of Rome, to you, the pilgrims, and…

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Filipino activist wins global environment, rights award

Alexander Soros Foundation recognizes Rene Pamplona for seeking justice for tribal people affected by large-scale mining Rene Pamplona (left) poses for a photograph in a tribal community in South Cotabato. (Photo by Bong Sarmiento) Bong Sarmiento, Koronadal City, PhilippinesDecember 21, 2018 A former church worker and activist from the Philippine…

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PMPI Statement on Kaliwa Dam Project

The proposed New Centennial Water Source – Kaliwa Dam Project (NCWS – KDP) is a threat and perhaps a disaster waiting to happen to Quezon province and some parts of Rizal province that might even annihilate the Dumagats and Remontado tribal people living in the Sierra Madre mountain ranges. The…

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Landmark CHR investigation into corporate responsibility for climate change to conclude in PH with collection of evidence now on record

Manila, Philippines, 11 December 2018. – A day after International Human Rights Day, the landmark investigation looking into the responsibility of 47 coal, oil, gas and cement companies for human rights violations suffered by the Filipino people, is back home in the Philippines to conclude in a two-day hearing with…

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