Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), urged the public to use the Lenten season as a time to grow closer to God and strengthen their communities. (Photo from Caritas) "This Lent, we invite our fellow Filipinos to look inward and...
Caritas Philippines expressed its disappointment and dismay on behalf of the oppressed and victimized individuals regarding the senators’ recent objections to the arrest warrant against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) founder Apollo Quiboloy and his co-accused. Photo from Caritas READ:...
Members of the “Koalisyon Laban sa Chacha," on Thursday, Feb, 22 marched to Plaza Roma in Intramuros, Manila to voice their opposition to Charter change (Chacha). Photo courtesy of Caritas Philippine/ Facebook The coalition, which included various religious groups and people's organizations,...
The Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines' (CBCP) advocacy group, Caritas Philippines, stood up against the alleged bribery among communities in support of the signatories' demand to be portrayed as "people's initiative" supporting changes to the Charter. Caritas Philippines In a...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has urged the government to "reconsider" its position on the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the drug war and related human rights violations. Photo from Caritas PH "We...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), on Friday, Jan. 19, expressed its opposition to mining operations in Samar Island. Photo from Caritas Borongan Caritas Philippines Vice President Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, in a statement, said...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), called on the government to focus on strengthening the foundation of society's basic services, anti-corruption, and programs for the marginalized rather than pursuing charter change. Photo from...
While the Philippine government pushes for a modernized public transportation system, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Caritas Philippines, called for a "just and inclusive" approach that still protects jeepney drivers and showcases Filipino...
Five Filipinos have been chosen to receive the “Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice” award, the highest papal honor bestowed upon laypersons for their outstanding and generous service to the Church through Caritas Manila. Photo from Diocese of Bridgeport The highest medal that lay people can receive from...
Leaders from the Catholic Church in the Philippines on Tuesday, Dec. 12, are urging global leaders to make a "strong" decision to phase out fossil fuels and prioritize the well-being of people at the COP 28 climate talks in Dubai. Photo from Pixabay “Thousands of us came to COP28 with the hope...
The social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), Caritas Philippines, has condemned the explosion inside the Dimaporo Gymnasium at Mindanao State University (MSU) on Sunday morning, Dec. 3. Photo from Caritas In a statement, Caritas Philippines President Bishop...
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has urged the Philippine government to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC). Photo from Caritas In a statement released on Wednesday, Nov. 29, Caritas Philippines said that rejoining...
