65 h. ago Bishop urges pullout of private guards from southern Palawan islet

A Catholic bishop has joined calls for the immediate pullout of private security forces occupying an island in southern Palawan that is being considered for an eco-luxury tourism project. About 80 security guards have been deployed in Sitio Mariahangin in Barangay Bugsuk, Balabac, Palawan, since April 4. Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa said the […] The post Bishop urges pullout of private guards from southern Palawan islet appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 d. ago Bishop calls on faithful to ‘actively work for peace’ amid Abra killings

A Catholic bishop is urging the faithful to “actively work for peace” amid a surge in what are believed to be politically related killings in the northern province of Abra. Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued said the “senseless violence and bloodshed” in the province is a call for all believers to take an active role […] The post Bishop calls on faithful to ‘actively work for peace’ amid Abra killings appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Catholic schools to gov’t: Protect rights of residents in disputed Palawan islet

The nation’s largest association of Catholic schools is urging the government to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities facing eviction in southern Palawan. In a statement, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines expressed solidarity with the IPs, fisherfolk, and residents of Sitio Mariahangin, a remote islet village in Balabac town, who […] The post Catholic schools to gov’t: Protect rights of residents in disputed Palawan islet appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan

A Catholic bishop appealed to authorities to take action following a renewed tension between armed guards and indigenous residents of a disputed island in Palawan province. Tensions erupted Friday after about 80 armed guards entered Mariahangin, an island settlement in Bugsuk village, Balabac town. The incident sparked fear among residents, who worry about possible displacement […] The post Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass

A Catholic bishop on Saturday appealed for continued support for the Church’s prison ministry during a Mass celebrating its 50th anniversary. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, stressed the importance of sustaining efforts to assist persons deprived of liberty. “Fifty years is 50 years. We continually ask […] The post Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Bishop raises concerns over ‘zero remittance week’ protest of Duterte’s arrest

A Catholic bishop has voiced concern Monday over the proposed “Zero Remittance Week” protest, warning of its potential impact on Filipino families and the national economy. While acknowledging the sentiments behind the protest, Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo urged overseas Filipino workers to consider the broader consequences of halting remittances, even temporarily. “A halt in […] The post Bishop raises concerns over ‘zero remittance week’ protest of Duterte’s arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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