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Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  voxbikolRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur

By ANNE MARXZE D. UMIL Bulatlat.com MANILA – Human rights groups condemned the recent series of bombings in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur and Pilar, Abra. A news report revealed that at least 137 families of Pilar, Abra fled their homes due to the military operations. According to rights group Kaammoyo ti Kappia (KTK), the clashes… The post Rights groups denounce bombing of communities in Abra, Ilocos Sur appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  voxbikolRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Honoring a Philippine Human Rights Icon - Human Rights Watch

Click to expand Image Human rights lawyer and former senator Rene Saguisag holds a copy of a book about the martial law period in the Philippines while describing his ordeal in detention, Manila, September 26, 2018. 2018 Bullit Marquez-AP Photo The Philippines on April 23 lost a human rights stalwart. Rene Saguisag, a human rights lawyer and former senator, defended victims of abuses during the Ferdinand Marcos dictatorsh.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 26th, 2024

Australia: Spotlight Rights at Summit with ASEAN

(Sydney) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese should focus on human rights concerns and democratic backsliding at the upcoming summit with Southeast Asian leaders, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today. Albanese will host leaders from nine of the countries making up the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at the ASEAN-Australia Special Sum.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Human rights panels urged to hear out Lascañas testimonies vs Dutertes

Palabay added that with several whistleblowers like Lascañas coming forward with their revelations, the government’s rights commission and the congressional human rights committees should exercise their mandate in “getting to the bottom” of drug-related killings under Rodrigo Duterte’s terms as Davao City mayor until his presidency......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility

Content creation holds appeal for laid-off workers in U.S. seeking flexibility.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Pope Francis appoints Filipino priest as bishop in California

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino priest in the United States of America was appointed by Pope Francis as an auxiliary bishop in the Diocese of Sacramento, California on Saturday. In the announcement of the Holy See, Father Reynaldo Bersabal, the parish priest of Saint Francis of Assisi in Sacramento, will accompany Bishop Jaime Soto and.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 20th, 2024

Mindoro bishop bans debunked Lipa apparition devotion, image

The bishop of Mindoro warned priests and laity of his jurisdiction to refrain from observing and celebrating the debunked apparition of the Virgin Mary in Lipa, adding that any religious articles related to the event must not be distributed......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 10th, 2024

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition

Guv still hopes for PBBM s nod of NIR despite bishop s opposition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Chocolate Hills furor prompts Bohol bishop’s call to preserve national treasures

MANILA, Philippines — The public has been urged by the Catholic bishop of Bohol to preserve national treasures amid an outcry over the construction and operation of a resort in the middle of the picturesque Chocolate Hills’ protected area. The need to “recognize and cherish” Bohol’s natural wonders, specifically its Chocolate Hills and beaches was.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024

Filipino bishop calls for end to gun violence

Filipino bishop calls for end to gun violence.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 10th, 2024

‘He can be a diplomat’: Charismatic Naga priest is new bishop of Virac

Father Luisito Occiano, a longtime priest in Naga City, is set to lead the Diocese of Virac after its bishop for the past three decades retired.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

Bishop Ambo David elected vice president of Asian bishops’ assembly

This is the latest international assignment of Bishop Pablo Virgilio 'Ambo' David, an internationally trained Bible scholar and a prominent voice in Philippine society.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsFeb 22nd, 2024

Pope Francis names Philippines’ first Dominican bishop in decades

Father Napoleon Sipalay Jr., an official of the University of Santo Tomas and former head of Filipino Dominicans, is the new bishop of Alaminos, Pangasinan.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 28th, 2024

Ginebra’s Bishop confident of turning things around vs Beermen

Despite Barangay Ginebra facing a 0-2 deficit, Gin Kings import Tony Bishop said he still likes the team's chances of getting into the PBA Commissioner's Cup finals......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Bishop still upbeat even as Ginebra faces semis elimination vs San Miguel

'We're there every game. We're not getting blown out,' says import Tony Bishop as Barangay Ginebra tries to stay alive and avoid a sweep against San Miguel.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 27th, 2024

Bishop approved by Pope Francis ordained in China in apparent thaw in relations

The Vatican says Reverend Taddeo Wang Yuessheng was ordained as bishop the Pope 'in the framework' of a landmark 2018 accord between Beijing and the Vatican on the naming of bishops.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Bohol bishops warn public of deception in charter change signature drive

CEBU CITY, Philippines- Two bishops from Bohol have issued a Pastoral Letter urging the public against being misled in the signature collection for a people’s initiative to amend the 1987 Constitution. The pastoral letter, dated January 24, 2024, was signed by Talibon Bishop Patrick Daniel Parcon and Tagbilaran Bishop Alberto Uy. In the letter, the.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 25th, 2024

Bishop at home with Ginebra

As the PBA playoffs begin tonight, Tony Bishop took some time to share his thoughts on being back in the country and playing with the crowd favorites this time around......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 19th, 2024

Dipolog bishop urges people not to sell signatures for people’s initiative

'A people’s initiative that does not genuinely come from the people themselves... only favor the interests of the powerful few,' says Dioscese of Dipolog Bishop Severo Caermare.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 15th, 2024