Day: November 27, 2025

Are People Dying Younger? The Uneven Crisis Behind A Troubling Global Trend
Is the age of people dying getting younger? It’s a question that surfaces often — at funerals, in conversations, in quiet moments when the news feels heavier than usual. And while global statistics say humanity is living longer than ever, a different and more troubling story is unfolding beneath the averages. Across several regions and

Guarding The Shepherd’s Heart: Why Pastors Must Honor Boundaries For The Sake Of The Gospel
Ministry is holy work. Pastors step into spaces of grief, joy, vulnerability, and trust. In these moments, people open their hearts—not because of the pastor’s personality, but because of Christ’s presence in the pastor’s calling. This is why boundaries are not burdens—they are sacred fences that protect the integrity of the Gospel. The Church has

DTI Distributes Livelihood Kits To 161 Flood-Hit Microentrepreneurs In Siocon
ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – A total of 161 flood victims in Siocon town received livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) under its Pangkabuhayan sa Pagbangon at Ginhawa (PPG) Program, providing a much-needed boost for small entrepreneurs struggling to recover from recent flooding. DTI distributed the kits on November 21, each worth

EXPLAINER: What Is Non-Refoulement – And Why It Matters In Cases Like Atty. Harry Roque’s
MANILA, Philippines – As questions emerge over the situation of former presidential spokesman Atty. Harry Roque in the Netherlands after his asylum application was reportedly denied, one legal concept sits at the center of whether he can be deported back to the Philippines: non-refoulement. It’s a principle that sounds technical, but it is one of

Philippines Slips 12 Spots In Global Climate Index, Dragged Down By Weak Targets
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines’ climate performance plunged in the latest Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), falling 12 places to 19th as experts flagged the country’s lack of clear long-term climate targets and slow progress in transitioning away from fossil fuels. From a “high” rating last year, the Philippines is now classified as a “medium”





