In his homily, the archbishop of Manila urged the faithful to “engage in more listening and dialogue", via approaches that, while upholding the Church's teachings, avoid judgement and condemnation, helping young couples on their journey. More than 80 groups were present.
Jhed Tamano and Jonila Castro were seized last September by soldiers on charges of supporting communist guerrillas. For the country’s highest court, the two were victims of “established violation to the life, liberty or security.” Police threatened their life during detention. Charges of association with guerrillas are used to silence critical voices.
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At least 15 people are dead and 100 are missing in the landslide-hit area in Mindanao that had been declared a “no build zone” in the wake of 2007 landslides; but most residents refused resettlement because of jobs in a local gold mine.
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