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The Philippines has been battered by devastating storms throughout last year. We endure around 20 powerful typhoons a year, and occasionally experience earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. It is urgent an “ecological conversion” and a radical change in lifestyles.
The brave Filipinos defending the environment and ancestral lands from the insatiable greed of mining corporations, corrupt politicians, powerful dynasties and business empires are no match for the firepower of the mercenaries paid by these entities and by some corrupt military officials.
The Philippines is a nation full of kind, generous, resilient and long-suffering people who, for centuries, have been misled by and burdened with the corruption and injustice committed by dynastic families. The Spanish colonizers brought with them a version of “Christianity” that fell far short of what Jesus of Nazareth wanted his followers to believe in.
The Philippines has been suffering from damaging floods despite the billions of pesos paid to contractors for hundreds of flood control projects. The Senate uncovers anomalies for ghost/fake projects, overcosting, and underperformance by contractors.
The vast waters surrounding the Philippines and the hundreds of thousands of people who depend on them for their livelihood are facing threats that are, in some ways, more serious than those posed by China and its maritime assertions.
The current generation of Filipino children is increasingly influenced negatively by the junk food and drink industries, making them susceptible to serious diseases later in life. It is crucial for parents and teachers to educate children about the importance of healthy eating.
Fr. Brian Gore, a dedicated Australian Columban missionary, lived a life of faith and social justice, championing the rights of the poor in the Philippines. As the Church looks to Pope Leo XIV for leadership in addressing poverty, abuse, and exploitation, Fr. Brian’s legacy stands as a beacon of faith in action.
Millions of children worldwide endure forced labor and exploitation, with many trafficked for sex or difficult work. In the Philippines, poverty and weak law enforcement fuel this crisis, demanding urgent action to protect the most vulnerable.
Bishops must report all serious, credible allegations of child abuse to the Vatican. If a bishop does not act, he will be held accountable. Also, all Catholic clergy and lay people are required to report abuse to the civil authorities.
Some Filipino bishops and priests fail to uphold the teachings of the Church and Pope Francis and hold clerical child abusers to account in a court of law for their heinous crimes. These clerics offer payments and college education to silence the victims and their parents.
