Too early to judge Marcos Jr. says Philippine bishop
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Too early to judge Marcos Jr. says Philippine bishop

MANILA (CNS): “The change of leadership  in government [of new president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.,] will…

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Floods and extended monsoon hit Cambodia
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Floods and extended monsoon hit Cambodia

PHNOM PENH (UCAN): At least 20 people died in Cambodia, and more than 1,700 families…

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Attempt to revive death penalty goes to Philippine Senate
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Attempt to revive death penalty goes to Philippine Senate

MANILA (UCAN): On October 5, Philippine lawmakers began tackling a top priority bill presented to…

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Pope deeply saddened by Thailand day care massacre 
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Pope deeply saddened by Thailand day care massacre 

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis said he was “deeply saddened” after hearing the news of one…

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Filipino Catholic groups call for preserving Sierra Madre
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Filipino Catholic groups call for preserving Sierra Madre

MANILA (UCAN): Catholic groups in the Philippines have renewed their resolve to protect the Sierra…

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