New apostolic vicar of Taytay vows to continue defend the environment, human rights
The 66-year-old prelate served as auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of Manila for 15 years before Pope Francis appointed him vicar apostolic of Taytay.
Dumaguete bishop: Reclamation project will create ‘underwater cemetery’
Bishop Julito Cortes of Dumaguete has warned that an “underwater cemetery” will replace the city’s vibrant coastal ecosystem if the P23-billion reclamation project pushes through.
Standing for the Rights of Indigenous People
Indigenous peoples need honest rulers of integrity who believe in the rule of law and are supported by an enlightened public that supports and lives the values of goodness, justice, and their rights.
Green activists press for effective climate communication
Vulnerable sectors should understand the impacts of climate change, its threats, who are accountable, and how to act on them.
Ecology ministry in parishes
While PCP II explicitly defines the setting up of an ecology desk in social action centers, there have been proposals to make it a “ministry”
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SPIRITUAL WASTE MANAGEMENT
I think Jesus also expects us, his disciples, to learn to manage our spiritual wastes if we want to live a truly blessed life.
Cebu archbishop joins clamor against Dumaguete reclamation project
Development should have a human face… one that adheres to and primarily attends to the general welfare of the people first and foremost before anything else.
Laudato Si bridges the gap between faith and science
Faith gives us compass, understanding, and much more than science will ever give us. But science gives us something unique – the tools.
“This is not about saving the world as we know it, it’s about saving our world for what it still could be”
Yet the most important solution is not something that needs to be a technological marvel that must be invented. The key to addressing the climate crisis is to go back to basics.
Water crisis threatens over 12 million people in Iraq and Syria
More than 12 million people in Syria and Iraq are losing access to water, food and electricity and urgent action is needed to combat a severe water crisis.