Mindanao

Bishop calls out government over kidnappings

PHILIPPINES: Bishop Martin Jumoad of Basilan today urged President Benigno Aquino to address the growing incidents of kidnappings in Mindanao. “The problem with this government is it is too much focused on the impeachment of [Chief Justice Renato Corona] ...

Environmental activist killed in Mindanao

PHILIPPINES: An environmental activist was shot and killed by an unidentified gunman in the province of ...

Government, Moro rebels open new talks

Government, Moro rebels open new talks PHILIPPINES: Government negotiator says 'difficult decisions' must be made to reach a lasting deal

Task force to enforce feast day security

Task force to enforce feast day security PHILIPPINES: Comes amid fears of attack from foreign terrorists in Mindanao

Police arrest priest murder suspects

Police arrest priest murder suspects PHILIPPINES: Justice secretary says witnesses have identified two brothers

Religious, NGOs help evacuees

Religious, NGOs help evacuees PHILIPPINES: Hundreds hiding, hungry, after fleeing from clashes in south

Davao City holds march for peace

PHILIPPINES: Widespread violence in Mindanao in October helped boost participation in a short walk for peace ...

Church points finger at military

Church points finger at military PHILIPPINES: Bishop dismisses army denial it killed Italian Catholic priest as allegations fly

Independent team probes killing

PHILIPPINES: Members of the clergy and civilians yesterday launched an independent fact-finding team to investigate Monday’s ...

State lauds church group’s mediation

State lauds church group’s mediation PHILIPPINES: Seven released unharmed after intervention of citizen-based organisation

Kidnappers release American hostage

Kidnappers release American hostage PHILIPPINES: Gerfa Lunsmann free after suspected ransom paid to captors; 2 still held

New history aims to aid peace efforts

PHILIPPINES: Catholic educators meeting in Davao City, southern Philippines announced today they aim to correct historical ...
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