A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all
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A government earns respect when it upholds the human rights of all

In the Philippines, out of a population of about 110 million, there are 20 million…

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Philippine bishops urge government to listen to indigenous peoples 
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Philippine bishops urge government to listen to indigenous peoples 

MANILA (SE): “We appeal to the authorities to heed the pleas of our indigenous brothers…

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Taiwan’s first indigenous bishop meets Pope Francis
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Taiwan’s first indigenous bishop meets Pope Francis

HONG KONG (Agencies): Bishop Norbert Pu of Chiayi, Taiwan’s first indigenous bishop met Pope Francis,…

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Philippine indigenous people win battle against mining firms
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Philippine indigenous people win battle against mining firms

MANILA (UCAN): The Philippine Supreme Court told two giant mining firms to wind up their…

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Pope raises status of judges’ group advocating for social justice
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Pope raises status of judges’ group advocating for social justice

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis has erected the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and…

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