26 October 2019 Dear Friend and Allies of Senator Leila M. De Lima: Good day. I hope this finds you well. My name is Solita Collas-Monsod and I am reaching out on behalf of the Committee for Freedom of Leila M. de Lima (“Committee”) of which I am a founding…
Visayas TodayBro. Tagoy Jakosalem, OARNovember 4, 2019 The Duterte government might think that by arresting the leaders and members of progressive organizations in Bacolod City and Negros island, it will silence the collective voices of its critics. However, it has, instead, created a ripple effect of condemnation. The progressive groups…
Bishop Jose Colin M. Bagaforo, after meeting with his Social Action Staff and Vicars this morning to assess the situation after yesterday’s earthquake and aftershocks, requested me to convey this urgent appeal: The Diocese of Kidapawan has decided to do immediate relief work to serve evacuees either directly or in…
Please pray for us, pray for our people in the Diocese of Kidapawan, Archdiocese of Cotabato, Diocese of Marbel, Diocese of Digos, Archdiocese of Davao, Diocese of Tagum and Diocese of Mati. Today, Tuesday, October 29, a strong earthquake struck our area around 9 o’clock this morning (NDRRMC info: a…
We are in the midst of a food crisis. This is a systemic problem born out of the continuing push for corporate-driven neoliberal policies that have allowed large corporations and foreign investors to dominate local food-producing industries and to capture natural resources and human potential in their pursuit of greater…
Protect Mother Nature: A Statement of PMPI Sites of Struggles (SOS) Conference 09 October 2019, Koronadal, South Cotabato We, the mining affected communities coming from different parts of the Philippines, together with our church leaders, our pastors, and Bishops from Mindanao, are gathered today and once again journeying together through…
Dear Friends, Miao Feast of the Nativity of Mary. October 2019, the extra ordinary month of the missions, as desired by the Holy Father is just three weeks away. I am sure that a lot of discussion and planning have gone in by now. Action and results remain! Basing on…
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