Philippines

Sara Duterte pushes military service for all Filipinos

Critic says patriotism is not about taking up arms but respecting human rights

Philippines kicks off Christian unity week

Ecumenical groups unite to fight pandemic, disasters and social ills plaguing the nation

Toothless ICC hits dead end over Philippine war on drugs

The court has a less than stellar record of convicting those guilty of committing crimes against humanity

Filipinos smell something fishy about fish shortage

Fishermen, farmers blame the crisis on Chinese encroachment but the government blames a recent typhoon

Filipino parish bars unvaccinated from Marian feast

Ban is believed to be the first imposed by the Philippine Church on unjabbed people wanting to attend services

Philippine bishop rebukes Marcos supporters

CBCP chief attacks claims by presidential hopeful's supporters that his father's martial law years were good for country

Rebuilding lives on storm-stricken Philippine islands

Ordinary Catholics and church social action groups pull out all the stops to help the needy overcome Typhoon Rai

Manila suspends classes due to Omicron surge

Philippine authorities say schools, govt workers need to take a 'health break' as Covid-19 infections soar

Catholic group calls for calm after Philippine bombing

Peace group urges Catholics to be careful with their comments after anti-Muslim sentiment on social media

More Filipino Catholic groups lend support to Robredo

Theologians, seminarians join growing tide of religious support for vice president's election bid

One dead, six wounded in Philippines bus bombing

Police say the explosion happened as the bus was traveling along a highway near Cotabato City on Mindanao island

Philippine bishop blasts medicine hoarders

Health authorities eye purchase limits on drugs that ease Covid symptoms amid alleged shortages

Tributes paid to Vietnam's leading Zen master

Buddhist master of mindfulness dies in Vietnam

St. Irenaeus is officially declared a doctor of the church

Court upholds ruling against Vatican bank ex-managers

Women's voices key to addressing clergy sexual abuse

Timor-Leste records spike in dengue fever cases