Mater Ecclesiae: “Behold, your son… Behold, your mother. And from that hour the disciple took her into his home.” (Jn 19:26-27) Dear Brothers and Sisters, The Church’s service to the sick and those who care for them must continue with renewed vigour, in fidelity to the Lord’s command (cf. Lk 9:2-6; Mt 10:1-8; Mk 6:7-13) and…
Joyful greetings as we culminate Youth Ministry Week 2017! With eagerness and enthusiasm may I endorse to you Peaceworks 103, along with their initiatives and efforts for the youth of today. We are grateful to the Salesians of Don Bosco of the Philippine North Province, through Peaceworks103, for organizing and…
HOMILIYA ng Lub. Kgg. Roberto C. Mallari, D.D. Obispo ng San Jose, Nueva Ecija Misa ng Paglilibing kay + Reb. Padre Marcelito Paez 11 Disyembre 2017 | Katedral ni San Jose Manggagawa, Lungsod ng San Jose, Nueva Ecija To our Apostolic Nuncio in the Philippines, His Excellency Archbishop Gabriele…
Troops were delivering assistance to typhoon victims in Northern Samar when they were ambushed by 50 communist rebels Joe Torres, UCANews Manila Philippines December 20, 2017 The social action arm of the Philippine bishops’ conference deplored a rebel ambush of soldiers who were delivering relief goods for typhoon victims. “The…
Church leaders welcome suspension of military action and urge insurgents to also announce a ceasefire Joe Torres and Mark Saludes, UCANews Manila Philippines December 20, 2017 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a Christmas ceasefire with communist rebels, days after he categorically said that he is not suspending military offensives…
‘He offered his life not only as a priest but also as a comrade. He was a comrade for others – a hero, a martyr,’ says San Jose City Bishop Roberto Mallari of slain activist priest Marcelito ‘Tito’ Paez Eloisa Lopez Published 10:21 AM, December 12, 2017 Updated 11:27 AM,…
NASSA/ Caritas Philippines Statement on the Killing of Fr. Tito Paez “Action on behalf of justice and participation in the transformation of the world fully appear to us as a constitutive dimension of the preaching of the Gospel” (Justice in the World # 6) The National Secretariat for Social…
By: Christian S. Monsod I am asked to provide the framework and the context of our forum today, with each of the 6 eminent speakers sharing with us the role of their institutions in our democratic system of checks and balances and the importance of their independence and unobstructed work…
Rights groups warn extension would open doors to new bloodbath targeting activists, indigenous people Inday Espina-Varona and Mark Saludes UCANEWS Philippines December 11, 2017 Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte marked human rights day on Dec. 10 by urging Congress to approve extending martial law for one more year in the…
PRIVILEGE SPEECH – Rep. Tom Villarin, AKBAYAN Party List 11 December 2017 [Mr./Madam Speaker: I rise on personal and collective privilege.] When Gina Lopez was appointed secretary of the Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, advocates for the protection of the environment had high hopes for her order to…
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