PRESS RELEASES

Caritas Philippines Calls on the Supreme Court to Protect PhilHealth Funds
Caritas Philippines has thrown its support behind a Supreme Court petition seeking to prevent the transfer of P90 billion from PhilHealth to the national treasury.

Caritas Philippines Urges Bold Actions from Marcos in Upcoming SONA
As President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. prepares to deliver his third SONA, Caritas Philippines has called for decisive actions to address critical national issues, including economic stability, law enforcement, climate change, and the education crisis.

Caritas Philippines Backs the 10 Million Solar Rooftops Challenge
Caritas Philippines has announced its full support for the 10Million Solar Rooftops Challenge, which aligns with the Church’s mission to care for creation and promote sustainable development.

Caritas Philippines Gears Up for 41st NASAGA: Empowering Communities Through Faith, Love, and Justice
This year’s NASAGA theme, “Social Action Network: Journeying to Empower Communities in Faith, Love, and Justice,” underscores Caritas Philippines’ dedication to empowering Filipino communities.

Caritas Philippines Names New Executive Director
Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church, has appointed Fr. Carmelo “Tito” Caluag of the Diocese of Novaliches as its new executive director.

Caritas Philippines Leads Successful People’s March Against Charter Change
The People’s March and Prayer Against Charter Change amplified the voices of communities and faith-based organizations firmly opposed to proposed amendments to the 1987 Constitution.

Caritas Philippines Applauds SC Ruling on Red-Tagging: Calls it a “Game-Changer” for Filipino Defenders
Caritas Philippines echoed its strong support for the Supreme Court’s landmark decision recognizing red-tagging as a threat to Filipinos’ fundamental rights.

The Changes Workers Seek
“Apat Na Dapat” – lowering living costs, raising wages, creating jobs, and fighting poverty – captures worker aspirations. They demand concrete government action, not charter change.

One Flock, One Shepherd (Jn 10, 16): Statement on the Celebration of Good Shepherd Sunday
Today we celebrate the Good Shepherd Sunday. It is also known as Vocation Sunday. In the gospel, Jesus introduces himself as the Good Shepherd who is ready to lay down his life for his sheep. He is also mindful about those who are not yet in his fold. He seeks out for...

Caritas Philippines Appeals to Pope Francis for Jubilee Blessing and Government Action on World Day of Prayer and Good Shepherd Sunday
Caritas Philippines, the development and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), intertwines the essence of World Day of Prayer for Vocations and Good Shepherd Sunday with a resolute call for justice and solidarity, particularly for...