Philippine bishops back call for action for ‘healthy planet and healthy people’
The petition specifically tells global leaders how they should care for “our common home”
Aug
2021
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LSG Response to the Cry of the Poor
Aug
2021
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Philippine artisanal fishermen cry for help as illegal fishing empties municipal waters
Community fishermen are typically poor and buried in debt as they lose out to dynamite fishing as well as commercial fishing boats intruding into municipal waters. A proposed law will exacerbate their woes.
Aug
2021
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Priests, church people under attack for standing for environment, human rights
Since 2001, at least 282 environmental defenders have been killed. About 66 percent or 186 out of the 282 cases occurred under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
Aug
2021
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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.
Aug
2021
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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.
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