Tag: War on drugs
‘Activist bishop’ takes over Manila Archdiocese
While the Philippines waits for Cardinal Tagle's replacement, an 'activist bishop' has to forge on with his prophetic reminders in Manila
Double-barrelled attack on Philippines’ press freedom
Filipino journalists say press freedom is currently 'under siege', but argue the truth will outlive those who stifle it
Beleaguered Philippine bishop keeps the faith
For the Bishop Pablo Virgilio S. David, threats are all in a day's work, pushing him to soldier on in hope that the darkness shall soon pass
Bishop says ‘virus of indifference’ affects many Filipinos
The spate of killings in the country has been linked by human rights groups to the govt’s ‘war on drugs’
Who will be Manila’s next archbishop?
Whoever is named as archbishop of Manila is expected to figure prominently in the last two years of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte
No let-up in Duterte’s attacks on Catholic Church
Are all of Duterte's rants against the Church and its leaders just jokes or playful jabs against the Church as claimed by his spokesman?
Filipino women tap into Magnificat’s prophetic wisdom in fighting injustice
Mary’s Magnifcat is a very revolutionary song that says God shall put down the mighty from their seat and exalt the humble
Faith-based groups report Philippine rights situation to UN
Report documents alleged state-sponsored abuses, including drug-related killings and attacks on activists, lawyers, and church people
Wanted: Brave prophet for Manila
Members of the Filipino clergy working in poor communities say they want a 'brave, courageous prophet' to be their pastor
Murderous times
Survey after survey, a majority of Filipinos — even those who support the drug war in principle — have expressed fear about summary killings
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