Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69
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Philippine peace advocate Father Picardal passes away at 69

MANILA (SE): Redemptorist Father Amado Picardal, a peace advocate who campaigned against the drug-related killings…

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Nun shot and wounded in central Philippines
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Nun shot and wounded in central Philippines

BURABOD (UCAN): Sister Maria Gemma Onipa, of the Lady of Peace congregation, was shot by…

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Two Philippine priests among activists facing terror funding charges
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Two Philippine priests among activists facing terror funding charges

MANILA (UCAN): Advocacy groups have called on the Philippine government to drop “terror” charges against…

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Overcoming poverty by respecting human rights
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Overcoming poverty by respecting human rights

The sad reality of the beautiful, scenic Philippines and its kind and friendly people is…

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Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church
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Killing of civilians by insurgents alarms Philippine Church

MANILA (UCAN): The Catholic Church in the Philippines and the New York based Human Rights…

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