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‘Make a mess,’ Pope Francis tells the young

On the fifth anniversary of his Apostolic Exhortation, “Christus vivit (Christ is alive)” on Holy Monday, Pope Francis reminded young Catholics worldwide to remain in “friendship with Christ” by allowing themselves to “make a mess”—in a good way. Pope Francis issued the statement as reported by the Vatican News, saying …

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PH lauds United Nations Gaza ceasefire call

The Philippines on Tuesday lauded the United Nations Security Council for adopting a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines supports the resolution, which also calls for …

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PH, China in WPS call

Manila, Beijing trade diplomatic protests over latest clash Manila and Beijing traded diplomatic protests on Monday, with China making “stern representations” during a phone call between deputy foreign ministers of both countries. This was after a China Coast Guard vessel damaged a Philippine supply ship with a water cannon near …

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DOJ to Teves: Face charges in Manila, not at UN HR body

Arnolfo Teves Jr. The Department of Justice urged expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to face the charges against him in the Philippines, not before any international body like the United Nations Human Rights Council. “We do not recognize or acknowledge any camp that refuses to go through our …

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Teves’ lawyers planning to bring case to UN body

Arnolfo Teves Jr. As NBI team comes home from Timor Leste sans ex-solon The team of lawyers representing former Negros Oriental third district congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. vowed to exhaust all legal options to stop his return or deportation to the Philippines, including bringing his case before the United Nations …

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3 Pinoys hurt in latest water cannon attack

Three Filipino soldiers were reported injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a Philippine supply vessel near a South China Sea reef, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said on Sunday. The United States and multiple other countries denounced China for its “dangerous actions” that could destabilize …

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Speaker welcomes majority public support for economic Cha-cha

Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday welcomed the majority support of the people for economic constitutional reforms. Other leaders of the House of Representatives also welcomed the latest survey results indicating widespread support for Charter change, describing it as a significant endorsement of the need for constitutional …

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