Priests urge Filipinos to shoot down Marcos election bid

THREE PROMINENT priests critical of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs have called on Catholics to be mindful not to vote for a corrupt candidate in May's presidential election.

Government allows firms to bar unvaccinated workers

COMPANIES NOW have the right not to employ workers who have not been fully vaccinated against Covid-19, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) said.

Prelate unconvinced by Duterte's retirement

A BISHOP has reacted with disbelief to President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that he is retiring from politics.

Senators question 'overpriced' Covid gear

SENATORS HAVE launched an investigation into how a Chinese national and ally of President Rodrigo Duterte was awarded a multi-million-dollar contract by the government to supply “overpriced” face masks and other medical equipment in the fight against the coronavirus.

Trolls, propagandists step up attacks vs. Robredo, opposition

PERSONAL INSULTS and political attacks against those who are critical of President Rodrigo Duterte and the opposition are increasing in social media ahead of next year’s national polls.

Bishop blames lifting of mining ban on polls

PRESIDENT RODRIGO Duterte’s decision to lift a moratorium on mining last month is directly linked to the national elections in 2022 , according to a leading churchman.

Poor will suffer from Southeast Asia's Covid-19 denial

THE GOVERNMENTS of Southeast Asia’s poorest nations are at last waking up and have become very concerned about the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Many have been in denial and very slow in their responses. The poor will bear the brunt of this governmental incompetence.

Bishops hit back at Duterte

CATHOLIC CHURCH leaders hit back at President Rodrigo Duterte’s “ludicrous” claim that Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle was removed as the archbishop of Manila because Pope Francis was angry with the cardinal's involvement in politics.