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Philippines
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Christians make real education possible for 21 million Filipino students.
April 19, 2013
More Than Profit
A business plan with a divine edge has an angle on fighting poverty.
September 18, 2009
Italian Priest Kidnapped in Philippines
Plus: 'Virtual desecration' of a famous cathedral, an important IVF finding, another pastor mariticide, Paris Hilton (of course), and other stories from online sources around the world.
June 12, 2007
Abu Sayyaf Recruits Christians as Terrorists in Philippines 
Plus: Little hope for Zimbabwe opposition, Vatican to ban gay seminarians, prayer at the pole, the Bible Literacy Project and more articles from online sources around the world.
April 13, 2006
We're Still Supporting Slavery
New efforts to stop U.S. troops from visiting prostitutes abroad are a good step, but let's not whitewash what's happening.
September 1, 2004
Gracia Burnham Returns to the Philippines Amid Another Hostage Controversy
Plus: Who's talking religion at the Democratic National Convention, council vows to keep praying in Jesus' name, and other stories from online sources around the world.
July 1, 2004
Did Martin Die Needlessly?
Gracia Burnham believes her husband would be alive today if someone had paid the proper ransom—but mission agencies wonder how many other missionaries would have been kidnapped as a result
June 1, 2003
Inside CT : Dogging the Story
Christian media can play a special role in cases like the kidnapping of the Burnhams
June 1, 2003
Gracia Burnham: 'I Speak My Mind'
The former hostage talks openly about what she learned about God, her Muslim captors, and herself during her captivity.
May 1, 2003
Free the Burnhams
"A year after the missionaries' abduction, it's time to bring them home"
June 10, 2002
Martin Burnham Went Out Serving With Gladness
"Families, church eager for reunion with Gracia today"
June 1, 2002
Update: 'God Was Good to Us Every Single Day of Our Captivity'
Gracia Burnham speaks after being reunited with her family in Kansas
June 1, 2002
Hostage Homecoming
"This must be one of the happiest moments of my whole life, says widowed missionary Gracia Burnham"
June 1, 2002
Two Hostages Die In Attempted Missionary Rescue In Mindanao
Wounded survivor Gracia Burnham returns to Kansas after 376 days in jungle captivity
June 1, 2002
Martin Burnham: Willing to Go
"Family and friends remember the talented pilot, mechanic, and missionary to missionaries"
June 1, 2002
'They Were Missionaries to Missionaries'
"An interview with Doug Burnham, brother of Martin Burnham"
June 1, 2002
Hostage Vigil: Families of Hostage Couple Wait
Men's prayer group for Burnhams perseveres six days a week.
March 11, 2002
Philippines: Agency Disputes Rumors about Burnhams
All indications say the hostages are still being held captive in the jungles of Basilan Island.
March 11, 2002
Philipines: Missionary Couple Remains in Limbo
The apparently poor condition of the Burnhams has given the case a new urgency
February 4, 2002
Philippines: Kidnapped Missionaries Reported Safe
But danger increasing for Burnhams—and for workers around the world.
August 6, 2001
New Tribes Missionaries Kidnapped
Muslim rebels in Philippines threaten to kill Martin and Gracia Burnham and 18 others if military intervenes
May 1, 2001
Truth and Justice in the Philippines
Filipino churches urge members to join in anti-Estrada protests.
January 1, 2001
Philippines: Hostage Drama Exposes Christians' Vulnerability
Abductions only part of harassment in Philippines.
December 4, 2000
Thousands of Filipino Christians Pray for Estrada's Swift Resignation
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Manila, other church leaders leading impeachment rallies.
December 1, 2000
Philippines: Lost in the 'Promised Land'
Hundreds die in Philippines dump tragedy, but churches move quickly to care for the orphaned and injured.
August 10, 2000
Catholic Priest Fears Violence will Continue in Southern Philippines
We must prepare for the worst, he says of directionless peace talks.
March 1, 2000
Christians Suffer Renewed Attacks
The holy war, or jihad, in the southern Philippines is getting ugly.
September 12, 1994
Philippine top court halts contraceptives law
The Philippine Supreme Court temporarily halted the implementation of a law that provides state funding for contraceptives, legislation opposed by the dominant Roman Catholic Church but supported by reproductive health activists. (Associated Press)
Catholics Mobilize After Setback Over Reproductive Law
After a stinging setback, Catholic groups hope to influence congressional elections in May that could put the church’s political power to the test. (The New York Times)
Philippine legislators approve divisive contraceptives bill despite church’s objections
In a scene considered unusual just a few years ago, lawmakers openly defied the church’s stand during the plenary voting, which was shown live on nationwide TV. (The Washington Post)
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