The Caritas Philippines expanded its "Alay Kapwa Fund Campaign" to bring seven legacy programs to support and maintain social action initiatives relating to peace advocacy, democratic governance, ecology, sustainable agriculture, children's rights, disaster management, and other development...
Catholic social action arm Caritas Philippines commended the acquittal of former senator Leila de Lima on one of two remaining drug-related charges filed against her. "We welcome the recent acquittal of former Senator Leila de Lima in one of her remaining drug charges. This decision by the...
Caritas Manila, the social action arm of the Archdiocese of Manila, has launched a new ministry that aims to encourage parishes to create more cooperatives to help provide livelihood opportunities for the poor as well as for the less-fortunate church workers and volunteers. Radio Veritas president...
The Church’s humanitarian and advocacy arm expressed its solidarity with the people who have been affected by the recent oil spill incident in Oriental Mindoro. Citing reports, the Caritas Philippines said that the oil spill incident has affected 143,713 people and “severely disrupted the...
Photo Caritas Philippines FB The Caritas Philippines called on the government to allow the International Criminal Court (ICC) to resume its investigation on the anti-narcotics drive during the tenure of former President Rodrigo Duterte. The ICC investigation will "allow due process to run its...
To mark the 15th year anniversary of its Segunda Mana donated goods program, Caritas Manila has lined up plans to open more Segunda Mana outlets nationwide as well as bring back its celebrity backed events. Fr. Anton C.T. Pascual with Barry Camique, Program Head of Segunda Mana during the...
Red onions (Photo courtesy of Pixabay) Caritas Philippines urged the government to provide additional support to farmers amid the high prices of onions in the market. The humanitarian and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church made the statement as prices of local red onions now ranged between P500 to...
Caritas Manila FB The Caritas Manila is appealing for donations to help those affected by the recent flooding in Misamis Occidental. “Caritas Manila calls for donations to provide relief and rehabilitation assistance to our brothers and sisters in Misamis Occidental who were affected by the...
Photo Caritas Philippines FB The Caritas Philippines welcomed the move of Pope Francis to reorganize the leadership of Caritas Internationalis, the Vatican’s charity arm, but also found the Pontiff’s action “unexpected'' and a “big surprise.” “The decree was unexpected and a big...
Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle cited the importance of unity within the Church to extend assistance to the poor sectors of society effectively. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Vatican News) "This is a call for walking humbly with God and a process of discernment, confronting our un freedoms and following...
Pope Francis has ordered the removal of all Caritas Internationalis leaders, including Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle as president, and appointed a commissioner to run the Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm until new officers are elected. Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle (Vatican News) “It would...
NASSA/Caritas Philippines National Director Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo cited the importance of reliable communication lines in times of disaster for organizations, dioceses, and parishes to respond faster to affected families. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo (CBCP image) Communication lines...
