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More than 300 focus groups will meet in April and May to find a solution to the island’s conflicts. Some 6,000 people will take part in the meetings, which are also set to take place in Cebu and Manila. Monsignor Capalla calls the event an “historic project” that will benefit the “whole country.”

This is the missionary choice made by a Filipino lay woman, who has been living in Khmer territory since 2003. The woman has organized group therapy and recreational activities for the children, marked by death, suffering, privation. The Cambodian community is also participating in the missionary's work on behalf of the orphans.

President Arroyo has visited a refugee camp in the village of Misereor, in the province of Nueva Ecija. Collaboration between the government and Catholics has permitted the birth of a school and the use of a field, dedicated to organic farming. The inhabitants are being provided with basic medical care and rice at controlled prices.

From guard at the cathedral in Zamboanga City to university professor in Manila. An encounter with Catholic missionaries and Christian television programs helped him to improve his understanding of the language. He says people should overcome their "personal prejudices" for the sake of better "mutual understanding."

The episcopal conference announces the creation of offices dedicated to rural populations within its charitable organizations, and calls on institutions to follow this example.

The central and southern areas of the archipelago have been hit. The governor of Northern Samar is earmarking funds for families that have lost their homes.

Commitment to promote Basic Ecclesial Communities. The Filipino Church has 36 laypeople working full-time in the missions in some parishes, and in immigrant communities in Asian countries. The account of one of them before the general assembly of the Philippine Catholic Lay Mission.

The sculpture, which represents one of the most popular Catholic traditions in the country, arrived in the Philippines in May 1606. Many pilgrims believe it possesses miraculous powers. This year the authorities have changed the route to avoid incidents as first aid stations and more than 1,500 police agents with global positioning satellite devices are put in place for safety reasons.

During the traditional meeting with bishops, laity and men and women religious, Archbishop Rosales calls for the rediscovery of mutual aid. Bishops’ conference urges people to pay more attention to migrants and their contribution to the country’s development.

All the members of the government delegation have been appointed. At Christmas, a ceasefire was observed by the army and the guerrillas.

Bishop of Manila: "gratitude" for the work of these volunteers. An essential activity, which brings hope to society. The example of St. Paul.

Novena features predawn Masses, a tradition that goes back to the dawn of Spanish colonial rule in the country. The faithful pray for their family and peace in the country and the world. Police intensifies checks to prevent violence.