To Take A Stand by Oscar P. Lagman, Jr. Referring to the granting of the quo warranto petition that led to the ouster of Maria Lourdes Sereno as Chief Justice, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, “The Court ruling is an assertion of the supremacy of the fundamental law of the…
May 22, 2018 “You enabled death from your inaction”: CJ group to SMPC on the death of security aide The Philippine Movement for Climate Justice, strongly condemns the recent fatal incident that cost the life of a 23-year old employee at Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC). Last May 20,…
By the Movement Against Tyranny May 23, 2018 On the first anniversary of the Marawi siege, the Movement Against Tyranny is calling on the President or Congress to lift martial law in Mindanao and allow Marawi and other parts of the island to pursue rehabilitation and development in a free,…
Inquirer Commentary By Oscar P. Lagman, Jr. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said, “The Court ruling is an assertion of the supremacy of the fundamental law of the land.” Chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo asserted, “The Supreme Court has spoken. We all must bow to the majesty of the law.”…
By Manila Today Staff – May 17, 2018 Apatnapu’t apat na manggagawa ng SLORD Development Corporation, tagamanupaktura ng mga produktong Uni-Pak, ang nawalan ng hanapbuhay noong Mayo 12. Ibinaba sa kanila ang isang memorandum na pinapirma sa kanila noong Sabado, isang araw matapos maglunsad ng walkout ang mga manggagawa para…
Dear Networks of the Clergy Discernment Group, We received the bad news that the Bureau of Immigration (BI) denied with finality the appeal of Sr. Pat to reinstate her visa. Attached is the BI order. Tomorrow, there will be an urgent meeting of the Solidarity with the Poor Network. Please…
Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith Dicastery For Promoting Integral Human Development Oeconomicae et pecuniariae quaestiones Considerations for an Ethical Discernment Regarding Some Aspects of the Present Economic-Financial System . Introduction 1. Economic and financial issues draw our attention today as never before because of the growing influence…
“Jesus said, “Peace be with you!” Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” (John 20:21-22) As the Church enters Pentecost, the Ecumenical Bishops’ Forum (EBF) is delighted with the good tidings on the prospect of the resumption of the peace talks between the Government of the…
Dear mission partners and friends, Greetings from CBCP-NASSA. In the past months, voices, statements and issues have been raised by Church and other organizations on the rationale and process of Charter Change and there have also been much analysis on contents and implications of the proposals being considered. However, it…
(May 21, 2018/Manila) – “To include non-Moro indigenous peoples rights in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law (BBL) means inclusive peace, and a more lasting one,” says Titay Bleyen Santos Unsad, a Teduray leader from Upi, Maguindanao. “Peace in Mindanao is a common aspiration of the Moro people and the non-Moro…
