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River project leaves Vietnam’s boat people vulnerable

Life for boat people on the Huong River in Vietnam’s Thua Thien-Hue province was hardly prosperous. But for the 1,000 families who were moved onshore in a resettlement project that started in 2010, it has grown a great deal worse. They now find themselves in cramped, inadequate conditions, with most of them facing spiraling debt. Le Van Trang’s story is typical. “On ...

Last run for ‘running’ priest

Last run for ‘running’ priest Have you heard about the running priest joining the monks? ...

It’s Nora versus Vilma one more time

It’s Nora versus Vilma one more time If Bishop Arturo Bastes of Sorsogon had his way, actress ...

South Dakota ghost town now owned by Iglesia Ni Cristo

South Dakota ghost town now owned by Iglesia Ni Cristo The Iglesia ni Cristo church in the Philippines shelled out ...

Marinduque’s masquerade of faith

Marinduque’s masquerade of faith Every year, faith takes center stage in the province of ...

Korean school helps moms face today’s challenges

Korean school helps moms face today’s challenges The Jeonju diocese in South Korea has taken a bold, ...

Unexploded bombs provide a living in Vietnam

Unexploded bombs provide a living in Vietnam Unexploded ordnance left over from wars in Vietnam’s Thua Thien-Hue ...

Jesuit helps turn dumpsite rags into high fashion items

Jesuit helps turn dumpsite rags into high fashion items A recent fashion show in Manila's business district was in ...

Overseas Filipinos cope with reverse migration

Overseas Filipinos cope with reverse migration Paula Beatriz dela Rosa left Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for Manila ...

Urgent calls for action on Indonesia’s child smokers

Urgent calls for action on Indonesia’s child smokers Nine-year-old Amin is sitting in a filthy, crowded alley outside ...

Pampanga church keeps treasures in digital form

Pampanga church keeps treasures in digital form How did Roman Catholic churches in Pampanga appear in 1790? ...
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  1. As a Catholic priest I am disgusted by the fact that some bishops and priests ar...
    Said Fr Sean Coyle on 2012-05-22 07:35:00
  2. For now, the fact that Philippines has not introduced the Reproductive Health (R...
    Said Peter Wadzani Matthew on 2012-05-21 18:23:00
  3. ipinagtataka paba ito....? mataas nga ang corruption rate sa pinas.....buaya kay...
    Said Whitepeter2005 on 2012-05-19 05:43:00
  4. hahahaha....kaya pala ang mga kasama naming Indians dito hindi marunong magflush...
    Said Whitepeter2005 on 2012-05-19 05:38:00
  5. Thanks for another article on LGBT issues.  Hope UCAN can be more and more inclu...
    Said Vincent L. Tan on 2012-05-17 08:23:00
  6. Thanks for this article.  i hope UCAN can be more inclusive and feature more LGB...
    Said Vincent L. Tan on 2012-05-16 10:48:00
  7. Personally, I am surprised at the insights the late Archbishop Levebvre had in r...
    Said Hoarebaptist on 2012-05-14 08:39:00
  8. AFUANG IS "BUANG" BURN US FLAG WITH CHINESE FLAG SUGGESTING CHINA AND US WILL GO...
    Said pepe on 2012-05-11 08:38:00
  9. congrats....iba talaga ang pinoy....  ...
    Said algets on 2012-05-10 19:36:00
  10. Great idea! ...
    Said Vincent L. Tan on 2012-05-09 12:51:00
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