Rebels released a prisoner of war as a gesture of “mercy and compassion.”
Released Comval jail warden: ‘Give me chance to effect changes’
Month: January 2015
After SM Baguio cut trees, advocates to appeal CA ruling
Environmental advocates vowed to continue their legal battle and protest actions against SM’s cutting of trees.
Why we should celebrate Edsa Dos
QUESTION EVERYTHING Mong Palatino Was Edsa Dos a coup, power grab, or an uprising? Was it a farce? It may be all of the above but it’s a political event worth celebrating. Why should we allow the Arroyos, Estradas, Aquinos, and the Catholic bishops to dominate the discussion about what Edsa Dos meant to our…
‘Call for release of political prisoners does not end with Pope’s visit’
Pope Francis has already left the country, but the Aquino government has yet to release a single political prisoner.
‘Filipinos found an ally in Pope Francis’
“Look around us and one would see so many people who are homeless. It is high time for the government to look into these corrupt practices, most especially because it is Pope Francis himself who pointed it out.”
#DearPope | Millions flock mass at Luneta
… Powered by Cincopa Video Hosting for Business solution.#PopeFrancisCandles(Photo by Fred Dabu / Bulatlat.com)originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 640height 406Millions receive communion during the mass(Photo by Fred Dabu / Bulatlat.com)originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 640height 401Many brought Sto. Nino to be blessed during the mass(Photo by Fred Dabu / Bulatlat.com)originaldate 1/1/0001 6:00:00 AMwidth 640height 462Vatican estimates that…
Beyond expectations
By Carol Pagaduan-Araullo Streetwise | BusinessWorld We write this essay on the third day of the uplifting visit of Pope Francis to the country after his half day stopover at Tacloban City, ground zero of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) and nearby Palo, cut short by another one of the innumerable storms that annually badger Eastern Visayas.…
Endorse peace talks, Pope Francis urged
His Holiness, Pope Francis, PP. 00120 Via del Pellegrino Citta del Vaticano Your Holiness, “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.” (Lk 6:20) We share in the joy of our nation, our people and the ecumenical movement in the Philippines in welcoming Your Holiness to the Philippines. The National…
‘Step up climate crusade, urge Vatican to divest from fossil fuel’ — disaster survivors ask pope
MANILA — Pope Francis had prepared but failed to deliver a speech during his Tacloban visit to storm survivors on Jan 17. Part of his speech goes like this: “Today, from this place which has known such profound suffering and human need, I ask that even more be done for the poor. Above all, I…
Pope calls on Filipinos to build a better world for children
“The Sto. Niño continues to proclaim to us that the light of God’s grace has shone upon a world dwelling in darkness, bringing the Good News of our freedom from slavery, and guiding us in the paths of peace, right and justice.”
The Pope’s visit is a security nightmare
By DEE AYROSO