Activists decry use of plastics in Philippine road construction initiative
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Activists decry use of plastics in Philippine road construction initiative

MANILA (LiCAS): “We shouldn’t depend on false solutions,” said Marian Ledesma, Zero Waste Campaigner for…

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Caritas Internationalis calls US foreign aid freeze ‘ruthless’
Posted in International NEWS The Americas

Caritas Internationalis calls US foreign aid freeze ‘ruthless’

VATICAN (CNS): The “ruthless” and “callous” decision of the Trump administration to freeze US humanitarian…

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Bishops call for concern over environment in midterm elections
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Bishops call for concern over environment in midterm elections

MANILA (UCAN): At least two bishops in the Philippines have called on people to vote…

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Church in the Philippines protects indigenous against exploitation and expropriation  
Posted in Features Features | Commentary Human Rights The Philippines

Church in the Philippines protects indigenous against exploitation and expropriation  

MANILA (Agenzia Fides): In October, which is dedicated to the protection of indigenous peoples in…

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Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor
Posted in Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary

Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor

By Luke Hunt, UCAN This year’s monsoon is harsh by historical standards and marked the…

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