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…
Environmental, church groups line up to attack Philippine president’s treatment of tribal people, mining ambitions Inday Espina-Varona, Mark Saludes, Bong Sarmiento and Karl Romano UCANEWS Manila Philippines December 12, 2017 President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to treat suspected supporters of Asia’s longest-running rebellion as “terrorists” targets millions of indigenous people…
Legal Memorandum [1]On Charter Change Under The Duterte Administration: Resolution of Both Houses No. 8 Proposed Federal Constitution by Atty. Neri Javier Colmenares[2] Introduction The specter of another charter change (Cha Cha) is again haunting the Filipino people. While there is nothing intrinsically wrong with amending the Constitution, the moves…
Ambassadors, bishops and journalists describe Father Marcelito Paez as a courageous, patient and exemplary priest Inday Espina-Varona and Mark Saludes UCAN Philippines December 7, 2017 Ambassadors, bishops and journalists paid tribute to slain priest Father Marcelito Paez recalling his “unflinching courage” and patience in building coalitions for justice. Father Wilfredo Dulay,…
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