PANIQUI, Philippines: Hundreds on December 27 attended the funeral of a woman and her son shot dead by an off-duty policeman in the Philippines, a week after a video of the incident went viral on social media, sparking public outrage over police brutality. Members of the public joined as relativesContinue Reading

Manila: Pope Francis’ surprise endorsement of same-sex civil unions reverberated through the Catholic world October 22, with his comments prompting criticism but also support. The supporters included Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the strongman leader of Asia’s largest Catholic nation. Even before the Pope’s comments, Duterte supported a law that wouldContinue Reading