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October 24, 2016

Manila Archdiocese launches drug rehab program emphasizing healing

The body of an alleged drug user who was killed during a police operation lies outside a shanty Sept. 12 in Manila, Philippines. The Archdiocese of Manila officially launched a drug rehabilitation program Oct. 23, with a heavy emphasis on spiritual formation in the wake of the Philippine government's war on drugs.

MANILA, Philippines – The Archdiocese of Manila officially launched a drug rehabilitation program Oct. 23, with a heavy emphasis on spiritual formation in the wake of the Philippine government's war on drugs.

Published in International
September 15, 2016

Philippine bishops' head issues strong 'no' on restoring death penalty

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte reviews honor guards upon his arrival at the Villamor air base in Manila. The head of the Philippine bishops' conference set "ethical guidelines" against proposals to reinstate the death penalty as the country's war on drugs continues, with body counts increasing daily.

MANILA, Philippines – The head of the Philippine bishops' conference set "ethical guidelines" against proposals to reinstate the death penalty as the country's war on drugs continues, with body counts increasing daily.

Published in Canada
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