Oliver Samson

The Apostolic Vicariate of Puerto Princesa in western Philippines has called for a review of permits covering at least 218,854 trees linked to mining projects in Palawan, warning of the environmental and moral consequences of large-scale forest loss the province.

The Philippines' energy crisis is not only a problem of rising electricity costs and fossil fuel dependence but also a crisis of governance, according to Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, president of Caritas Philippines.

A church-backed labor group has welcomed Pope Leo XIV's newly released encyclical on artificial intelligence while urging stronger protections for workers facing the growing impact of automation and digital technologies.

Caritas Philippines condemned the mass cutting of decades-old trees along Quirino Avenue in Manila, describing it as an “act of ecological violence” and calling on authorities to immediately halt the activity.

“I still remember seeing American military tanks stationed in the area during that time,” Dr. Lourdes Sarmiento said.

A bishop called on Filipinos to pursue “truth, justice, and peace” amid mounting public frustration over corruption, unresolved national controversies, and economic hardships facing the country.

A Catholic bishop has appealed to Filipino seafarers stranded amid tensions and conflict in the Middle East to hold on to faith and hope as uncertainty continues to affect the region.

Bishop Jose Colin M. Bagaforo urged the public to allow the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte to proceed peacefully and constitutionally, stressing that accountability should not be feared in a democracy.

Manila Archbishop Jose F. Cardinal Advincula urged Christians to respond to crises with generosity, understanding and courage, saying faith calls believers not to escape problems but to confront them with hope.

Archbishop Gilbert Garcera, President of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines, has called on the Knights of Columbus to expand their mission beyond traditional charitable work and take a more active role in promoting good governance and family formation.