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10 Nov 2011

Murder of priest in Philippines revises campaign against political killings

The killing of a well-loved priest in southern Philippines has inspired the revival of a campaign to end political killings, church workers say.
3 Nov 2011

Philippine churches engage with indigenous spiritualities

Indigenous spirituality is enhancing the Christian tradition in many Philippine churches, as they retrace the local context of their faith.
13 Oct 2011

Philippine church seeks support for probe into bishop's murder

A Philippine church is seeking global backing to help pressure the government to re-investigate the unresolved murder of a bishop five years ago.
21 Apr 2011

Philippines churches unite around Good Friday radio reflection

Philippine Catholic, mainline Protestant and evangelical churches have united in a radio programme on Christ's seven last sayings before his death.
13 Apr 2011

Philippine churches oppose 'hero's burial' for dictator Marcos

Some Filipino church leaders strongly reject - but a few favour - a renewed proposal to give late dictator Ferdinand Marcos a hero's burial.
14 Feb 2011

Philippine church celebrates 100 years of Protestantism

The United Church of Christ in the Philippines is now 100 years old and its members are now celebrating the legacies of Protestantism.
15 Jan 2011

Bishop fears return of US bases to Philippines

A Filipino bishop says the the US is working on re-establishing its military bases in the Philippines.
15 Dec 2010

Facing up to violence in the Philippines

A Christian team visiting the Philippines ahead of the 2011 global church convocation on peace, has heard how people there are facing up to violence.
9 Dec 2010

Churches' delegation probes extrajudicial killings in the Philippines

A senior Philippine official has confirmed a report on extra-judicial killings suggesting that most of this year's crimes have not been properly addressed.
8 Dec 2010

Life is bitter for Philippines sugar workers, says church group

Life is not sweet for workers at a sugar estate owned by the family of Philippines' President Benigno Aquino III, a visiting church group has found.

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