Rene Saguisag, Philippine human rights champion, dies at 84
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Rene Saguisag, Philippine human rights champion, dies at 84

MANILA (Agencies): Rene Saguisag, a former Philippine senator, top human rights lawyer and advocate of…

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Doubts expressed over constitutional charter change
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Doubts expressed over constitutional charter change

MANILA (Agenzia Fides): The Catholic Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting [PPCRV] expressed concern about…

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Philippine bishops slam ‘deceptive’ and ‘bad taste’ campaign for charter change
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Philippine bishops slam ‘deceptive’ and ‘bad taste’ campaign for charter change

MANILA (UCAN/CBCP News): The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines [CBCP] has strongly opposed a…

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Objections at attempt to remove Marcos name from Martial Law history
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Objections at attempt to remove Marcos name from Martial Law history

MANILA (SE): Student Christian Movement of the Philippines [SCMP], an ecumenical youth group, called on…

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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged
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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged

MANILA (UCAN): On the anniversary of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr., the Philippine opposition…

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The Filipino shepherd has spoken but will the sheep listen?
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The Filipino shepherd has spoken but will the sheep listen?

By Joseph Peter Calleja The Catholic bishops of the Philippines, led by Jose Cardinal Advincula,…

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Do not forget darkness of martial law era, Philippine bishops exhort
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Do not forget darkness of martial law era, Philippine bishops exhort

MANILA (UCAN): “It cannot be denied that this signaled a turbulent period in our history…

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