Albay diocese welcomes aid for Mayon evacuees
At least 13,000 people have been evacuated from the area around Mayon since last week as volcanic activity intensifies
Jun
2023
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Articles by CBCP News
May
2023
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San Carlos diocese commits to climate action plan
Alminaza said the gravity of the situation calls for collective and meaningful action to mitigate the negative impacts of the climate crisis
May
2023
23
CBCP head calls for immediate action against climate crisis
Bishop David stressed the need for an active and immediate step to counter the climate problem that has been affecting our common home
Apr
2023
12
Bishop voices alarm over ‘escalating’ mining activities in Homonhon
At present, the diocese said there are at least four mining companies operating in Homonhon
Mar
2023
8
Palawan bishop calls for stronger resistance against ‘rape of nature’
“Destroying the environment is a sin. And so as believers, we are obliged to protect our only home,” Bishop Mesiona said
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