Dear friends, Greeting of Peace! Peace advocates have every desire to pursue a just and enduring peace in the Philippines. Despite the current impasse in formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP), we are determined…
Unit E, 25LT Security Ave., Banker’s Village, Bagumbong, Caloocan City March 7, 2018 Dear Brothers and Sisters; The crisis of leadership and governance which is presently assaulting our national life and dignity, challenges the remaining men and women of goodwill in our country to stand…
Mental health experts say many cases might are likely not being reported UCANews | Melo Acuna, Manila, Philippines March 12, 2018 Mental health experts in the Philippines have voiced alarm about the number of young people committing suicide. At least six individuals commit suicide every day in the predominantly Catholic…
Indigenous peoples expert one of 600 individuals govt is accusing of being communist terrorists Joe Torres and Mark Saludes, Manila, Philippines March 12, 2018 Church and human rights groups in the Philippines have condemned the “red tagging” of at least 600 activists listed by the government as communist rebels. “Red-tagging”…
Reports of new Islamic State regional leader prompts fears of terrorism in Manila UCANews | Joe Torres, Manila, Philippines March 8, 2018 Philippine authorities have warned of possible terrorist attacks following reports of a new leader taking the reins of the so-called Islamic State group in the region. Security officials said…
Church organizations say charter changes put local ethnic groups under greater threat from govt abuses UCANews | Inday Espina-Varona, Manila, Philippines March 6, 2018 Philippine tribal leaders, religious, and pro-environment groups marched to the House of Representatives in Manila on March 5 to protest moves to amend the constitution and…
Activists say Manila hamstrung by lack of manpower and expertise UCANews | Mark Saludes, Manila, Philippines March 5, 2018 Michelle thought her prayers had been answered when she finally left her home in the Philippines for Saudi Arabia last year to work as a maid. She thought the employment contract…
Fr. Shay Cullen 2 March 2018 Child abuse in all its cruel and insidious forms is the scourge of our society. It always has been and always will be unless more good people stop plugging their ears, turning away and denying that we are surrounded by pain-filled victims and survivors.…
Fr. Shay Cullen 23 February 2018 Vatican City- Church and police authorities and non-government organizations (NGOs) came together recently in the Vatican under the Santa Martha Group headed by Cardinal Vincent Nicholas to discuss and share their experience and listen to each other. They discussed greater cooperation in combating the…
Divorce in the Philippines is not legal but it looks like there are more couples getting an annulment. Isn’t this enough reason to legalize divorce? The increasing numbers may be due to a greater awareness of this procedure than before. We get to know more about annulments or separations today…
