65 h. ago Explainer | Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits him

Explainer | Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits him  South China Morning Post

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4 d. ago In The Philippines, You Might Find This Venomous Animal Inside The Pockets Of School Children—A Biologist Explains Why

In The Philippines, You Might Find This Venomous Animal Inside The Pockets Of School Children—A Biologist Explains Why  Forbes

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9 d. ago Explainer: What are Southeast Asia’s scam centers, and why are they being dismantled?

 Scam centres that operated along the Thai-Myanmar border for years have drawn fresh attention after the high-profile abduction and release of a Chinese actor in Thailand. The incident sparked a multi-national effort among Thailand, China and Myanmar to dismantle the centres in a network of scam compounds across Southeast Asia. Criminal gangs have trafficked hundreds of thousands […] The post Explainer: What are Southeast Asia’s scam centers, and why are they being dismantled? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Mission to the Philippines: Girl tells her story of being rescued, explains why she came to girls' home

Mission to the Philippines: Girl tells her story of being rescued, explains why she came to girls' home  KOKI FOX 23 TULSA

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1 week ago Caritas Philippines joins calls for Senate to start VP Sara’s impeachment trial

The Catholic Church’s social action arm has joined the growing calls for the Senate to begin the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte as soon as possible. In a statement, Caritas Philippines urged Senate president Francis Escudero and the upper chamber to start the trial instead of waiting until July or after the May […] The post Caritas Philippines joins calls for Senate to start VP Sara’s impeachment trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Nuncio calls for continued prayers for Pope Francis after medical setback

Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown on Saturday urged continued prayers for Pope Francis after the pontiff suffered a ‘setback’ in his two-week battle with double pneumonia. “Please continue to pray for him. He needs our prayers; he relies on our prayers indeed,” Brown said. “Yesterday, he suffered a bit of a setback in his medical […] The post Nuncio calls for continued prayers for Pope Francis after medical setback appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Corporate demand for Philippine green energy programme more than doubles

Corporate demand for Philippine green energy programme more than doubles  Eco-Business

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2 w. ago Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church

Pope Francis, who remains in critical condition and hospitalized as he battles pneumonia in both lungs, was elected pope on March 13, 2013, after the surprise resignation of Benedict XVI. Prior to becoming pope, he was Jorge Mario Bergoglio, archbishop of Buenos Aires, and was the first person from the Americas to be elected to […] The post Francis − a pope who has cared deeply for the poor and opened up the Catholic Church appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is seeking continuous prayers for the 88

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines is seeking continuous prayers for the 88-year-old Pope Francis, whose health continues to be “critical.” https://tinyurl.com/yc3z7e9z  Facebook

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2 w. ago Cardinal Tagle offers, calls for prayers for ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass

Rome-based Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on Sunday joined calls for prayers for Pope Francis, who remains in the hospital for respiratory infection. Presiding over Mass at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino chapel, the cardinal used his homily to call for prayers for the pope’s health and well-being. “Today, we pray in a special way for Pope […] The post Cardinal Tagle offers, calls for prayers for ailing Pope Francis at Sunday Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Explainer: Pope Francis has double pneumonia – what does that mean?

LONDON — Pope Francis, the 88-year-old head of the 1.4-billion-member Roman Catholic Church, is in hospital being treated for double pneumonia following a respiratory infection. WHAT IS DOUBLE PNEUMONIA? Pneumonia is inflammation of the lungs, usually caused by a viral or bacterial infection. The pope has bilateral pneumonia, known informally as double pneumonia, and means both lungs are affected. […] The post Explainer: Pope Francis has double pneumonia – what does that mean? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Church leaders in Philippines ask prayers for Pope Francis’ healing

Catholic leaders in the Philippines have called on the faithful to pray for the health of Pope Francis as he continues his treatment for a respiratory infection. Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the bishops’ conference, urged Catholics to keep the pope in their prayers while he remains hospitalized. “May I ask for your prayers […] The post Church leaders in Philippines ask prayers for Pope Francis’ healing appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says

Pope’s blood tests show ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says Francis, 88, will spend sixth night in hospital Pope has double pneumonia, polymicrobial infection Public events cancelled through Sunday Well-wishers leave flowers outside hospital VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis, battling double pneumonia in hospital, is in a stable condition and has shown “slight improvement” in results from recent blood tests, the […] The post Pope Francis, battling pneumonia, shows ‘slight improvement’, Vatican says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 w. ago Philippines doubles down on Typhon missile system despite China’s warnings

Philippines doubles down on Typhon missile system despite China’s warnings  South China Morning Post

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