Church leaders call Catholics to ‘imitate Mary’s humble service, find greatness in humility’ Rhaydz Barcia, Naga City Philippines September 7, 2018 Millions of devotees are expected to join this year’s observance in the Philippines of the devotion to the “Our Lady of Penafrancia” on Sept. 7. The wooden statue…
September 11, 2018 “Destabilization” is an old, trite excuse of abusive leaders trying to skirt accountability. It is typical of the Duterte regime to see destabilization behind the Filipino people’s cry for political, economic and social justice. The regime cannot bear cries for justice because the hallmark of its governance…
TindigPilipinas umaasa na hindi sirang plaka si Duterte sa kanyang nation’s address, aakuin ang responsibilidad sa mga krisis ng bansa at tatantanan ang walang basehang paninisi sa oposisyon, at titigilan ang power trip sa mga demokratikong institusyon ng bansa. Basahin ang buong pahayag dito: Kaisa ang #TindigPilipinas sa pag-aabang sa…
Shay Cullen, MSSC 7 September 2018 Recently, we at the Preda Foundation have opened a new home for troubled boys in Liloan a few kilometers outside Metro Cebu. This was possible with the help of our supporters. The children in the Preda homes can be 10 to 15 years old.…
September 12 @ 10:00 AM – September 16 @ 8:00 PM Bibles | New Testament | Youth Bibles | Children’s Bible | Special Edition Bibles It’s that time of the year again for the biggest book fair in the country! Come and join us for the 39th Manila International Book…
By Kathy Yamzon – Sep 4, 2018 GUTS officials at the Department of Labor and Employment. The PLDT employees filed a notice of strike today. Photo by Kathy Yamzon. PLDT supervisory union Gabay ng Unyon sa Telekomunikasyon ng mga Superbisor (GUTS) filed a “notice of strike” today at the Department…
‘A Franciscan priest famous for his decades-long and staunch defense of the Sierra Madre Mountain range has accused Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu of abandoning his job, criticizing the official for easing tree-cutting rules to accelerate projects under the government’s Build, Build, Build program. “While global environmental bodies are intent on…
Rationale/Context: Protection of the Environment Struggle The struggle of indigenous people, farmers and fisherfolk communities to protect the environment have been a long and arduous struggle in the Philippines. The community’s perspective that they are part and one with the land, seas, trees, and the whole biodiversity pales and…
While the whole world is intent on growing trees to reduce global warming, the DENR is fast tracking the issuance of the cutting and relocation of trees affected by the construction of the DPWH by delegating to 147 CENROs the power to issue permits. Such an action has doused cold…
To All People of Good Will: Greetings of Peace in the Lord! True Believers in God have to cry out in outrage at the terrorist bombings in the town of Isulan, Province of Maguindanao. All religions are religions of peace. Two bombings in the past five days have mercilessly snuffed…
