Philippines
Return to the Dark Ages
It’s back to the dark ages for the hysterical tabloid press in Metro Manila where the bellowing newscasters and commentators are condemning street children and children in conflict with the law as criminals. The most strident commentators call for the …
Categories: November2011, Philippines
The murder of Fr. Fausto Tentorio PIME
Columban Fr. Patrick O’Donoghue provided the following information about the murder of Fr. Fausto Tentorio PIME: Dear Friends, It is with great sadness that I write to inform you of the murder of yet another missionary here in the Philippines. …
Categories: Philippines
The Roots of Violence
Violence is the dominant theme of the daily news around the world. In the Philippines a mini civil war is underway, and mass killing is the preferred method of crushing dissent and subduing opposition and the struggle for freedom and …
Categories: Philippines, September2011
Hospitality
Recently I attended a three day residential conference of the Jewish Christian Muslim Association in Australia which explored the theme of hospitality in our three faiths. Each of the faiths in turn took responsibility for developing the theme by leading …
Categories: E-Newsletter, Philippines
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Last Man In and Last Man Out
Spanish Augustinian friars founded the town of Lingayen, the Philippines, in 1614 and established the parish in 1616, naming it Los Tres Reyes (The Three Kings). In 1740 the Dominicans took over the parish. They were obliged to leave the …
Categories: Front Feature, June-July 2011, Magazine Archive, Philippines
A Loving Mother Fights for Her Babies
In hospitals and in the hovels of the poor, vulnerable and impoverished illiterate, mothers are hoodwinked into parting with their children under false pretexts and many never see them again. Here is one example of a court battle in which …
Categories: E-Newsletter, Philippines
Guarding a Heritage
Look as far as you can see in every direction; I am going to give all this land to you and your offspring as a permanent possession. (Genesis 13:14-15) From the mountainous spine of the Zamboanga Peninsula in the Philippines …
Categories: E-Newsletter, Philippines
“Dancing for the World” Presents Filipiniana 2011
The month of May in the Philippines is one of the most colorful and festive months of the year. Often times, it’s a celebration of thanksgiving, a community gathering and of harvesting. For the Catholic community, it is the month …
Categories: Philippines, Uncategorized
An International Court of Justice
The Philippines urgently needs to ratify the Rome Statute that established the International Criminal Court (ICC). President Noynoy Aquino is on the edge of history as he is urged to submit the ratification bill, certify it as urgent and persuade …
Categories: E-Newsletter, Philippines Updates
When it rains it pours!
Read the most recent update We continue to go to Court to answer charges brought against some committed Christians, Subaanen tribal people and protectors of the environment, by mining companies. These include charges against myself and Columban Sister Patty Adonaire, …
Categories: Philippines Updates
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