Statement of National Union of Journalists of the Philippines condemning Army’s attempt to bar Davao Today's reporter, Kath M. Cortez, from covering Marawi protest released on March 31, 2018.
We appeal to you to let Marawi be rebuilt the way our ancestors did: one house at a time, one masjid at a time. One village at a time. We welcome those who are willing to help us in this endeavor, for the challenges are daunting and the costs are high. We appeal though that please help us rebuild according to our will in pursuit of the will of Allah (swt). Stand with us, help us, please, be one of us.
Year after year, the rituals of Holy Week will come and go. But how have they transform us? Perhaps this year, as we go about the rituals and liturgies, we could make a difference if we try to listen to the voices of those crying for justice, to cross the borders of difference and animosity, and to walk the paths of the people closest to Jesus heart: the poor and the sinner.
Lumad leaders from Mindanao were among those who received blessing from Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, Archbishop of Manila and President of Caritas Internationalis in the Maundy Thursdays washing of the feet at the Manila Cathedral.
National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) Chief Political Consultant Jose Maria Sison stressed on Tuesday that the cooperation of both chambers of Congress is needed for the revival and success of the peace talks between the NDFP and the government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP).