Category - philippines

Peace calls after wave of attacks in the Philippines

staff writers — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 10:45:23 +0100

Christian and Muslim groups are urging a peaceful resolution following attacks allegedly by groups linked to the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) in Mindanao in the Philippines, and retaliation by government troops.

Philippines advocates and churches call on US to end extra-judicial killings

staff writers — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:05:36 +0100

Church-backed Philippine human rights activists have reiterated their call on the UN Human Rights Council to "keep pursuing our government to stop the extra-judicial killings and other human rights violations".

Bible should liberate not enslave women, say theologians

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 22 Mar 2008 00:18:33 +0000

The Bible needs to be re-read from the viewpoint of women so as to shatter "institutionalised patriarchy", which is reinforced by "conservative" biblical interpretation, says a leader of a prominent group of women theologians.

Philippines bishops condemn human organ trade and poverty trap

agency reporter — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:58:06 +0000

The Philippines Catholic Bishops' Conference has described the sale and trade of human organs, and issue of increasing concern across South East Asia as "morally unacceptable" and as a violating the dignity of a human person.

Campaigners hold London vigil for human rights in Philippines

Frank Nally — Fri, 07 Dec 2007 09:24:16 +0000

A cold wind blew through Park Lane, Central London, on Tuesday night as a small group of protesters supporting the Campaign for Human Rights in the Philippines (CHRP) held banners for two hours and chanted for the Philippine president to “Stop the Killings in the Philippines”.

Christians, Muslims and justpeace in the Philippines

Maurice Malanes — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 09:06:20 +0000

Face to face with violence and death, churches in the Philippines are helping to build peace in a country where armed conflict continues to rage, says Maurice Melanes. Christian-Muslim cooperation is an important part of the alternative agenda.

WCC chief calls for international pressure on Philippines abuses

agency reporter — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 09:35:29 +0000

In face of "escalating human rights violations," the World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary the Rev Dr Samuel Kobia has announced stronger ecumenical advocacy efforts to bring the Philippines under international scrutiny.

Philippines priest urges united action to stop extra-judicial killings

agency reporter — Thu, 22 Nov 2007 09:17:49 +0000

Christians should be able to look past denominational differences and see their common humanity, said a church leader working with other faith and civic leaders to stop gross human rights violations in the Philippines.

Delegation uncovers human rights abuses in the Philippines

Maurice Malanes — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 19:58:40 +0000

A World Council of Churches (WCC) delegation on an 18-21 November 2007 visit to the Southeast Asian country has heard testimonies from families of people who have been abducted, tortured and killed - including church and human rights workers.

Philippines bishops renew pressure on government corruption

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 29 Oct 2007 08:16:07 +0000

Catholic bishops in the Philippines have renewed their attacks on corruption following reports that staff of President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, who now faces a new impeachment bid, have bribed congress representatives, governors and mayors.