Officials in Nueva Vizcaya called to act on police violence and mining 
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Officials in Nueva Vizcaya called to act on police violence and mining 

BAYOMBONG (LiCAS News): Bishop Elmer Mangalinao of Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, the Philippines, urged the province’s…

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Marginalisation of indigenous peoples, slammed by Philippine bishop
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Marginalisation of indigenous peoples, slammed by Philippine bishop

MANILA (LiCAS News): Bishop Gerardo Alminaza of San Carlos and vice president of Caritas Philippines,…

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Caritas Philippines slams loan grant to mining firm
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Caritas Philippines slams loan grant to mining firm

MANILA (UCAN): Caritas Philippines accused the country’s government of betraying the people after a state…

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Calls for vigilance on Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium
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Calls for vigilance on Palawan’s 50-year mining moratorium

MANILA (SE): Bishop Socrates Mesiona from Puerto Princesa, Palawan, in the Philippines encouraged the public…

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Church in the Philippines protects indigenous against exploitation and expropriation  
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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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