Bong Sarmiento

Philippine Muslim rebels lay down arms

Thousands of insurgents begin turning in weapons as 2014 part of peace deal with government

Christian heads transport in Philippine Muslim region

New minister Dickson Hermoso impressed groups in Mindanao for his peace advocacy in the midst of conflict

Marawi cathedral rebuild on hold until mosques fixed

Work in Philippine city will wait in deference to Muslim neighbors, local church leaders say

Volunteer spirit very much alive among young Filipinos

Majority of church group's election monitors at midterm polls were young people

Mindanao bishop laid to rest on 80th birthday

Mourners pack cathedral in Philippine town of Koronadal to say goodbye to Bishop Emeritus Dinualdo Gutierrez of Marbel

Drug users in Philippine parish get new lease of life

Church rehab program offers hope, vocational training to 'lost' minority living in fear of President Duterte's war on drugs

Filipino activist wins global environment, rights award

Alexander Soros Foundation recognizes Rene Pamplona for seeking justice for tribal people affected by large-scale mining

Christians campaign for Muslim region in Mindanao

Self governance is necessary for an inclusive quest for peace in the southern Philippines, they say

Drug killings bring rights drive in Philippine diocese

Church leaders say they want to arm Marbel parishioners with knowledge of human rights

Church group appeals for help in educating Marawi children

More than 100,00 have yet to return to school since end of hostilities in southern Philippine city over a year ago, UN says

Filipino Catholic nun tagged as communist fears for life

Sister Susan Bolanio of the Oblates of Notre Dame has been outspoken about social justice issues

Mindanao diocese fights gambling in local communities

Campaign in Marbel Diocese showing signs of success after city mayor pledges to tear down lottery booths

Hong Kong media executives denied bail under security law

Contemporary challenges for global Catholicism

Bishops criticize EU report for stance on abortion

Irish bishops choose woman to guide route to national synod

Bishop says US worship sites often unaware of Catholic migrants

Hope, resilience continue amid calamities in Asia