Archdiocese of Manila divests from fossil fuels
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Archdiocese of Manila divests from fossil fuels

MANILA (UCAN): In line with Pope Francis’ environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’,  the Archdiocese of Manila,…

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Thousands affected by heavy rain and flooding in the Philippines
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Thousands affected by heavy rain and flooding in the Philippines

MANILA (UCAN): Super Typhoon Saola [locally known as Goring] triggered heavy monsoon rain, inundating various…

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Philippine bill to allow exams without tuition fees sparks row
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Philippine bill to allow exams without tuition fees sparks row

MANILA (UCAN): A proposed Philippine law, the No Permit No Exam Prohibition Act, which will…

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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged
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Uphold legacy of Benigno Aquino Jr., Filipinos urged

MANILA (UCAN): On the anniversary of the assassination of Benigno Aquino Jr., the Philippine opposition…

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Church move for sainthood cause of Filipino teen hailed
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Church move for sainthood cause of Filipino teen hailed

MANILA (UCAN):  Catholics in the Philippines welcomed a move by the Diocese of Laoag, in…

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