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Based on 10 verified sources covering Myanmar, MY:

Malaysia: * Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim’s remarks * Proposed House Arrest Bill to be tabled this year, says Saifuddin Nasution * 1MDB trial: Expert unable to verify Najib's signature on documents * Malaysia engages with the West and Ea... [1]

AFP With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that – speculation. (confirmed by 2 sources) [2]

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said. [3]

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after he was arrested in Manila on October 4, 2023 / Photo: AFP Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after ... [4]

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III. [5]

Global Church News - CBCP Basic Ecclesial Communities holds 3rd National Assembly Nov 13, 2015 The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Committee on Basic Ecclesial Communities holds its third national assembly on November 11 to 14, ... (confirmed by 6 sources) [6]

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo Manila (AsiaNews) Mgr Angel Lagdameo, chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on those behind the stories accusing him and five other bish... [7]

Filipino bishops to back pro-life candidates in upcoming elections Manila (AsiaNews) – Filipino bishops have decided to back candidates in the upcoming May 14 local elections who oppose family planning and divorce. [8]

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[1] MY www.thestar.com.my · 2025-05-05 · 75% match

Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (May 5, 2025)

Malaysia: * Chaos in Dewan Rakyat over Shahidan Kassim’s remarks * Proposed House Arrest Bill to be tabled this year, says Saifuddin Nasution * 1MDB trial: Expert unable to verify Najib's signature on documents * Malaysia engages with the West and Ea

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-05-06 · 75% match

Myanmar’s Cardinal Bo amongst over a dozen potential successors to Pope Francis

AFP With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that – speculation.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-09-27 · 75% match

Philippines to Question Priest over Ivory Trade

MANILA, Philippines—Philippine authorities will question a Roman Catholic priest about ivory smuggling after his collection of ivory religious icons was featured in National Geographic magazine, an investigator said.

[4] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-10-05 · 75% match

Filipino drag queen arrested over Lord’s Prayer recital

Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after he was arrested in Manila on October 4, 2023 / Photo: AFP Amadeus Fernando Pagente, popularly known as Pura Luka Vega, a drag artist, is imprisoned after

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2014-03-28 · 75% match

Philippines and Muslim Rebel Group Sign Peace Deal

MANILA — The Philippine government signed a peace accord with the country’s largest Muslim rebel group on Thursday, the culmination of years of negotiations and a significant political achievement for President Benigno Aquino III.

[6] MM heraldmalaysia.com · 78% match

Global Church News

Global Church News - CBCP Basic Ecclesial Communities holds 3rd National Assembly Nov 13, 2015 The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Committee on Basic Ecclesial Communities holds its third national assembly on November 11 to 14,

[7] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo

Plot charges levelled to discredit bishops, says Archbishop Lagdameo Manila (AsiaNews) Mgr Angel Lagdameo, chairman of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), has called on those behind the stories accusing him and five other bish

[8] MM asianews.it · 75% match

Filipino bishops to back pro-life candidates in upcoming elections

Filipino bishops to back pro-life candidates in upcoming elections Manila (AsiaNews) – Filipino bishops have decided to back candidates in the upcoming May 14 local elections who oppose family planning and divorce.

[9] MM www.thestar.com.my · 75% match

https://www.thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2025/05/05/16-potential-successors-to-pope-francis-myanmar-and-philippines039-candidates-are-the-listed-ones-from-asia

VATICAN CITY (AFP): With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that -- speculation.

[10] MM asianews.it · 58% match

New Amboina bishop to focus on interfaith dialogue in daily life

New Amboina bishop to focus on interfaith dialogue in daily life Mgr Senno Ngutra, 51, is the new bishop of Amboina, scene in the past of sectarian violence and now a model of coexistence.

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