Bishop condemns killing of parish workers
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Bishop condemns killing of parish workers

MANILA (UCAN): Bishop Joel Baylon of Legaspi, the province of Albay, the Philippines, condemned the…

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New papal nuncio to Philippines
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New papal nuncio to Philippines

ANILA (UCAN): Pope Francis appointed a 60-year-old Archbishop Charles John Brown as the new apostolic…

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Covid-19 affecting Filipino overseas remittances
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Covid-19 affecting Filipino overseas remittances

MANILA (UCAN): Remittances sent home by Filipinos working overseas are expected to drop sharply because…

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Pandemic paves way for labour malpractice in Philippines
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Pandemic paves way for labour malpractice in Philippines

Joseph Peter Calleja Anna (not her real name) came to me for legal advice. After…

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Law making 16 the age of consent must be passed
Posted in Cullen's Corner Features | Commentary The Philippines

Law making 16 the age of consent must be passed

Jennifer (not her real name) was only 12-years-old when an adult neighbour, a 37-years-old man…

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