
The Philippines needs children’s courts
By Fr. Shay Cullen Every time I sit in a Philippine family court with the Preda social workers and the children who are testifying against their sexua...

By Fr. Shay Cullen Every time I sit in a Philippine family court with the Preda social workers and the children who are testifying against their sexua...

Women have been longing for equality with men for thousands of years and began campaigning and marching only two hundred years ago for their rights an...

Some of the best and well written-child protection laws are in the Philippines. However, it is enforcement that is lacking. There are few convictions ...

By Fr. Shay Cullen The hard work of many dedicated social workers, good-hearted judges, and compassionate Philippine government officials are helping...

It is a happy day when I can write about victories and convictions. Prosecutors are fighting hard for child rights and are winning important convictio...

The protection of children from harm and especially sexual abuse is the prime responsibility of every parent and every adult especially those with mor...

By Shay Cullen Pope Benedict XVI has gone to his eternal rest after a life of service, teaching and ruling the Catholic Church. He was pope from 19 Ap...

The year 2023 is upon us and while many wish there will be a positive change for most Filipinos, sadly it will not be so as the rich continue to grow ...

A little child named Maria once asked, “Mama, why do we have Christmas?” Each of us should have an answer to that but many do not. Maria was told, “It...