President Rodrigo Duterte Archives

Bishop: Chinese official’s insinuation Filipino workers might be spies ‘unbelievable’

Church in Asia
Aug 20, 2019

After a Chinese diplomat said that Filipino workers in China could be spies, a bishop called the accusation “impossible, unbelievable, and unfounded.”

Amid protests and holidays, summer proves to be a busy season for Asia

Church in Asia
Aug 16, 2019

While many places around the world tend to slow down during the hot summer months, in Asia things seem to be heating up in a different sense, as several major stories continue to unfold.

Philippine bishops submit response to sedition charges

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Aug 9, 2019

Catholic bishops accused of plotting to oust Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte have submitted their response to sedition charges.

Philippine religious superiors slam government ‘lies’ about church leaders

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Aug 7, 2019

The Association of Major Religious Superiors in the Philippines appealed to Catholics to “resist the shadow of fear cast over the nation” following government allegations that several church leaders conspired to oust President Rodrigo Duterte.

Thousands of Philippine Catholics march to defend church leaders

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Aug 1, 2019

Catholics in a northern Philippines archdiocese marched in support of church leaders accused of conspiring to overthrow President Rodrigo Duterte.

Church official warns lawmakers over Duterte’s death penalty bid

Catholic News Service, Church in Asia
Jul 25, 2019

A senior Catholic Church official called on Philippine legislators to work for the benefit of the people and not blindly follow what President Rodrigo Duterte wants, including his plan to reinstate the death penalty.