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Police block access to Indian Catholic school

Police block access to Indian Catholic school

Christians, civil society urge peace in riot-hit Indian state

Christians, civil society urge peace in riot-hit Indian state

19 dead in South Asia monsoon floods

19 dead in South Asia monsoon floods

Thai prelate seeks help for Myanmar refugees

Thai prelate seeks help for Myanmar refugees

Tibetan leader calls for ‘true autonomy’ within China

Tibetan leader calls for ‘true autonomy’ within China

2 dead, 7 missing in Philippines fishing boat mishap

2 dead, 7 missing in Philippines fishing boat mishap

Indian bishop, nun get bail in anti-conversion case

Indian bishop, nun get bail in anti-conversion case

Climate activist accused of tax evasion in Vietnam

Climate activist accused of tax evasion in Vietnam

Restaurant explosion kills 31 in China

Restaurant explosion kills 31 in China

Joseph Peter Calleja

Joseph Peter Calleja

Joseph Peter Calleja, also known as Jaypee, is a lawyer and journalist based in Manila, the Philippines. Jaypee is also the editor of Paris-based Bayard publications in the Philippines and a member of the Lay-Religious Alliance of the Assumptionists. He began his association with UCA News in 2020.

Chanting the Passion of Christ in the Philippines

Chanting the Passion of Christ in the Philippines

Thursday April 6, 2023

Reciting the traditional 'Pabasa' helps young Filipinos internalize what happened to Jesus and learn spiritual patience

A love of music leads Filipino Muslim to Catholic faith

A love of music leads Filipino Muslim to Catholic faith

Wednesday March 15, 2023, Jaypee Calleja, Manila

In the journey ahead as a Catholic, Faitha says she is 'more than assured by the love and support of her family'

Surviving extreme poverty in the Philippines

Surviving extreme poverty in the Philippines

Thursday February 2, 2023

Almost 20 million Filipinos are deep in poverty, having less to eat and little hope of a better life

Filipino farmers decry soaring prices of food and fuel

Filipino farmers decry soaring prices of food and fuel

Saturday January 28, 2023

Onion is more expensive than meat due to a price hike and high production costs

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More than a million Filipinos join Black Nazarene feast

More than a million Filipinos join Black Nazarene feast

Tuesday January 10, 2023

Many believe the centuries-old statue of Jesus has miraculous healing powers

Filipinos live Christmas spirit with pre-dawn Masses

Filipinos live Christmas spirit with pre-dawn Masses

Tuesday December 20, 2022

Many believe attending nine-day Simbang Gabi Masses before Christmas can help fulfill any wish

US rights watchdog says police brutality rife in Philippines

US rights watchdog says police brutality rife in Philippines

Friday December 16, 2022

Theft suspect dies from injuries after a public beating by police officers in Visayas

Philippine women 'denied reproductive health rights'

Philippine women 'denied reproductive health rights'

Thursday December 15, 2022

Gabriela Women’s Party claims women have repeatedly been denied access to contraceptives

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Philippines to release former drug addicts before year-end

Philippines to release former drug addicts before year-end

Wednesday December 14, 2022, Joseph Peter Calleja

Almost 5,000 narcotics suspects poised to return to society after completing rehabilitation program

US freezes Filipino pastor’s assets over criminal charges

US freezes Filipino pastor’s assets over criminal charges

Monday December 12, 2022

Apollo Quiboloy faces multiple sexual assault, corruption and human rights charges in the US

Pope honors Filipino catechists, lay leaders

Pope honors Filipino catechists, lay leaders

Friday December 9, 2022

14 receive Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice award, the highest honor pope can bestow on them for their decades of selfless service

Filipino women march to end domestic violence

Filipino women march to end domestic violence

Friday December 9, 2022

Despite having good laws, the conviction rate for domestic abuse cases is low

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