How does one inspire hope among Manila's poor whose future seems to be bleak despite the economic gains being trumpeted by financial experts? "Where else can we find God's light today?" asked Cardinal ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. In Manila, where housing and hope are ...

In a statement, the urban poor group Kadamay said the spate of drug-related killings since Duterte came to power has aggravated the economic condition of the poor. Human rights groups claim at least ...

MANILA, Philippines – The Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP) has partnered with the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) to expand livelihood opportunities for ...

MANILA -- The blaze raced through flimsy shanties in one of the poorest neighborhoods in the Philippine capital, fanned by the salty seafront breeze, Nally Elariog recalled. Within hours, she and ...

MANILA, Philippines — Over 396,000 low-income households could slip below the poverty line due to rising food and transport costs, according to the Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department.

The nun, winner of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, passed away on 14 April at the age of 85. In 1986, she founded the Mission of Our Lady of Peace and established free health clinics, which have treated ...

MANILA, Philippines—Caritas Philippines urged the Church to “choose a simpler way of life” and reassess its use of resources, emphasizing that austerity should serve as both a moral and prophetic ...

Kennedy D’Silva, director of Karuna Football Foundation, led a five-day exploratory mission to Manila, Philippines Panaji: After Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania in Africa, the Karuna Football Foundation ...