Quarrying and poor infrastructure blamed for flooding disaster in the Philippines
Posted in Asia NEWS The Philippines

Quarrying and poor infrastructure blamed for flooding disaster in the Philippines

MANILA (CBCP News): Catholic leaders in Albay province have called for accountability following the recent…

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Hundreds of thousands displaced as Man-yi hits the Philippines
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Hundreds of thousands displaced as Man-yi hits the Philippines

MANILA (Agencies): Typhoon Man-yi [Pepito in the Philippines], swept past the Philippines leaving at least…

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Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor
Posted in Faith and the Environment Features | Commentary

Violent weather patterns are crushing the poor

By Luke Hunt, UCAN This year’s monsoon is harsh by historical standards and marked the…

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Storm flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in the Philippines, 130 killed by floods
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Storm flooding displaces hundreds of thousands in the Philippines, 130 killed by floods

MANILA (UCAN): Flooding triggered by Tropical Storm Trami [Kristine] left at least 130 people dead…

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Bishop urges solidarity after Typhoon Krathon devastation
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Bishop urges solidarity after Typhoon Krathon devastation

MANILA (UCAN): Bishop Danilo Ulep of Batanes, called for a show of solidarity with the…

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