Philippines
Update on the situation in Mindanao
Fr. Patrick O’Donoghue sent the following update on the situation in Mindanao following typhoon Sendong: I arrived in Cagayan de Oro in the early afternoon of Monday, January 2. The signs of the calamity were visible from the air as …
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The Moral Challenge of Responsible Tourism
The Philippines is spending large amounts of money for a slogan that will summarize a new tourism program to promote the best aspects of the beautiful country and its people. It is not hard to love the Philippines once you …
Categories: Jan, Philippines
Philippines Typhoon Aftermath Update
Columban Fr. Don Kill provided the following update in the aftermath of the typhoon: We [Columbans] are out here doing what we can. I am going to Cagayan de Oro right after Christmas. I recently found out that at least …
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Situation in Mindanao since Typhoon “Sendong”
This is simply to offer an outline of the tragic situation in northern Mindanao after Typhoon Sendong (known internationally as Wasi) hit the area on Friday and Saturday last. There were heavy rains (but no heavy winds) in Ozamiz on …
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Saving the Planet and Ourselves
It’s hard to imagine 600 sq. miles of woodlands burned to cinders, that’s about the size of Ireland or Northern Luzon, in the Philippines. It happened in Arizona, USA a few weeks ago. It’s the second worst fire in living …
Categories: E-Newsletter, Philippines
Recycled Sandals
Walking to a Life of Dignity Jun is now a happy man because “God has answered my prayers.” Jun said, “He sent me honest work.” like millions of jobless people around the world, Jun was unemployed and homeless and wandered …
Categories: Magazine Archive, October 2011, 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. …
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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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