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Bishop says Philippines stained with ‘blood of innocents’ under Duterte
- Jul 27, 2020
Ahead of a major speech by President Rodrigo Duterte, Church leaders in the Philippines are calling for an end to “intimidation and fear” in the country.
‘Sue us,’ says Philippine bishop after Duterte criticizes pastoral letter
- Jul 21, 2020
Bishop Broderick Pabillo, apostolic administrator of Manila, defended a recent pastoral letter issued by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines criticizing the Philippines’ newly passed anti-terrorism law.
Bishops: New Philippines anti-terrorism act ‘eerily similar’ to Hong Kong security law
- Jul 21, 2020
The bishops’ conference in the Philippines have compared the country’s recently signed anti-terrorism law to a new security law imposed on Hong Kong, warning it “creates an atmosphere detrimental to the freedom of expression in our country.”
Philippines lawmakers shut down news network; bishops call it ‘vital source’ of information
- Jul 10, 2020
Philippine lawmakers voted Friday to reject the license renewal of the country’s largest TV network, shutting down a major news provider that had been repeatedly threatened by the president over its critical coverage.
Philippine president signs widely opposed anti-terror law
- Jul 3, 2020
The Philippine president on Friday signed a widely opposed anti-terror law which critics fear could be used against human rights defenders and to muzzle dissent.
Philippine activists protest anti-terror law despite threats
- Jun 12, 2020
Hundreds of activists in the Philippine capital staged protests Friday against a proposed anti-terror law they say could be used to quash dissent, ignoring police threats that they could be arrested for violating coronavirus restrictions against large public gatherings.
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