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Myanmar’s Catholic faithful back ‘no Christmas carol, no decor’ call
“By avoiding Christmas celebrations and parties, we show that we are involve in the fight against injustices"
Philippine Court affirms anti-terror law, strikes down ‘violative’ provisions
The Supreme Court affirmed the legality of the law but struck out two provisions for being violative of freedom of expression, among others
Pope Francis prays for victims of Indonesian volcano eruption
Rescuers have been battling dangerous conditions since the deadly weekend eruption
Death toll in Indonesia’s volcano eruption rises as Mount Semeru spews...
Aerial photos showed entire streets filled with grey volcanic ash and mud, which had swallowed many homes and vehicles
Legislators across Southeast Asia face increasing threats, reprisals
From one legislator detained in Southeast Asia in 2020, there were 91 in 2021, said APHR in a new report
Residents in shadow of Indonesia volcano reckon with ruin
Fathers cradled distressed daughters, elderly villagers heaved mattresses on their backs and farmers carried goats that had survived
Pope apologizes for mistakes of Catholics in meeting with Greek Orthodox...
An Orthodox cleric shouted “Pope, you are a heretic! Pope, you are a heretic!” before he was taken away by police
Myanmar junta troops intensify attacks, continue to target Catholic churches
Priests and nuns were reported to have been forced to flee and hide "in a safe place" as troops looted convents
Filipinos urged to take bold steps to care for people living...
The Philippines is experiencing an increase in the number of HIV cases, from 22 cases per day in 2020 to 33 cases per day in 2021
SPOTLIGHT: Man who can’t speak gives voice to environment
Ramon Sta. Ana's words are slurred, but whatever voice is left of him, he uses to convince others to protect the environment
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