While the Philippines is predominantly Catholic (78.8 percent, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority's 2020 census ...

One of the plaintiffs is the Latino Christian National Network, which seeks to bring together Latino leaders with different ...

The House of Representatives backed impeachment of the vice president, paving the way for a tumultuous Senate trial that ...

A contemplative for 50 years already, the nun was one of the over 10,000 individuals in the Philippines who celebrated the World Day for Consecrated and Religious ... sense of freedom that one ...

THE 1987 Philippine Constitution guarantees religious freedom and establishes the separation of church and state. The relevant provisions are primarily found in Article II and Article III. Section 6 ...

Most people would think that life inside the cloister is tough, especially since contemplatives, who committed themselves to ...

A proposed bill to prevent teen pregnancy in the Philippines has sparked heated debates, with conservative groups claiming that its provisions promote sexual activity among young children.Lawmakers in ...

The new bill also has this new line guaranteeing parental authority and religious freedom: “Nothing in this Act shall be construed to diminish parental authority or academic and religious ...

MANILA, Philippines —Human rights group Karapatan, several human rights advocates and religious leaders ... is not a restriction on the freedom of the press. “As long as there is a legitimate ...

Religious leaders in the Philippines are asking President Benigno Aquino III ... and operatives of the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) and Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF). The fighting ...

In Malaysia, race and religion often dominate political discourse, particularly regarding the special positions of bumiputera Malays and Islam, the report noted. Likewise in the Philippines ...

"[T]he right to religious freedom is protected by the people for everybody," said Vice President Vance. "Whether you're a ...