UNITED NATIONS -- Britain warned the United Nations Security Council Thursday that half of coup-wracked Myanmar's population of 54 million could become infected with COVID-19 within the next two weeks. Volunteers wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) carry the body of a victim of the COVID-19...
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar has expressed his gratitude to the Church in the Philippines for their prayers and solidarity with Myanmar in this challenging times. Letter of Cardinal Bo to Davao Abp. Romulo Valles (Photo from Bp. Gerardo Alminaza FB) "With grateful sentiments, we,...
A Filipino in Myanmar has succumbed to the coronavirus disease as the COVID-19 situation there is “nearing catastrophic proportion,” the country's envoy to Myanmar said on Tuesday, July 20. Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Eduardo Kapunan Jr. also noted there are eight more Filipinos who have...
Miss Universe Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin Freedom from fear. That's how Miss Universe Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin feels right now, almost two months after she sought refuge in the US to escape prosecution. Earlier, Thuzar faced arrest after the National Costume Show at the 69th Miss...
CBCP/MB The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) encouraged the prelates to pray for Myanmar as the Southeast Asian country will commemorate its “Martyrs’ Day” on Monday, July 19. In a circular, CBCP Assistant Secretary General Fr. Carlo Del Rosario urged all bishops and...
Filipinos in Myanmar are advised to refrain from participating in the ongoing protests for their own safety, an envoy said Wednesday. In this file photo taken on March 3, 2021, a protester uses a fire extinguisher as others holding homemade shields run during a demonstration against the military...
The Philippines has appealed to China and the members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for full support and sincere cooperation in transforming the South China Sea into a “sea of peace, security, stability and prosperity.” ASEAN (ASEAN.org) Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro...
Jon Snow White, a domestic short-haired cat made history as the first pet to be repatriated to the Philippines due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Jon Snow White, the first cat to be repatriated to the Philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic (Twitter/@KVinalay) The cat’s...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles has asked dioceses to offer Masses for peace in Myanmar on May 30. CBCP/MB "Let us beg the Lord for an end to this violence and for all the people concerned to be led towards the forging of...
At least 90 women's groups across Southeast Asia called for the immediate release of women and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) human rights defenders in Myanmar. (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) In the months since the coup in early February, at least 800 women, including young...
Miss Universe Myanmar Thuzar Wint Lwin (right) and Miss Grand Myanmar Han Lay Two beauty queens from Myanmar who competed in international pageants recently are now safe and won't face prosecution after they found refuge abroad. These beauty queens are Miss Universe Myanmar Thuzar Wint...
The Philippines and Japan have agreed to work together to support any initiative aimed to improve the situation in Myanmar as the country continued to be under military rule. President Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga Malacañang made the statement following President Duterte's...
