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Flash mob in Manila demands wealth tax amid global economic talks
A flash mob of 100 participants took place at Plaza Miranda in Quiapo, Manila January 20, 2025, coinciding with the opening day of the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos – Klosters, which runs from January 20 up to the 24th. The event is designed to capture the…
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Pakil celebrates 2025 Salibanda Festival in honor of Child Jesus
Throngs of Catholic devotees joined the town of Pakil in Laguna in celebrating its annual Salibanda Festival on January 18, 2025. The festivity is in honor of the Santo Niño or the Holy Child Jesus, culminating the long Christmas season in liturgical calendar. The revelry commenced from the San Pedro…
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IN PHOTOS: Manila celebrates Feast of Black Nazarene
A myriad of Catholic devotees joined the Feast of the Black Nazarene, or the “Traslación,” a religious celebration held every 9th of January. One of the largest religious gatherings featuring the profound faith of Filipino Catholics, the event honors the life-sized image of Christ carrying the cross, known as the…
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THE VOICES FROM THE LAND | Photo essay by Mary Althea Domingo
Agriculture is the backbone of the local economy and food production in the country, especially with rice as the main crop in the agricultural landscape. Although farmers face problems with climate change, variable market prices, and a lack of access to modern techniques, their hard work shines through. Many uses…
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IN PHOTOS: Lantern Parade, University of the Philippines, Diliman
Lantern Parade, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, December 18, 2024. Photos by Jimmy A Domingo
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Filipinos demand that develop countries fill the Loss and Damage Fund
200+ Filipinos mobilize in front of PICC to demand that developed countries “Fill the Loss and Damage fund! Pay up for climate finance!” at the Fund’s board meeting in Manila. Over 200 Filipinos mobilized this morning in front of the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City on December 2,…
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IN PHOTOS: 43rd Intramuros Grand Marian Procession
At least 40 images of the Blessed Virgin Mary graced the 43rd Intramuros Grand Marian Procession in Manila, December 1, 2024. Participated in by thousands of devotees, the annual religious procession is held in honor of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The Philippines is predominantly a Catholic country of…
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Dunong ng Lupa: Wielding newfound knowledge to assert Indigenous rights
In a time of modern technology and rapid urbanization, Tarlac’s Aeta communities are forced to balance preservation of tradition against survival amidst efforts to drive them away from their land and uproot them from their culture. Sitio Gayaman in Capas, Tarlac has housed Aeta communities from Mt. Pinatubo since its…
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No Time for Empty Promises: Philippine Climate Groups Demand Full Delivery of Climate Finance and Declaration of National Climate Emergency
Quezon City, Philippines – 5000-strong climate advocates in the Philippines showed force to urge world leaders at the Climate Summit in Baku, Azerbaijan for bolder climate actions to prevent the relentless march of global warming above 1.5C. This 2-week-long climate negotiation is expected to ramp up climate action and set…
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