Santosh Digal

Santosh Digal is a freelance journalist and educator based in Manila, the Philippines. He reports on religion and society across Asia.

Articles by Santosh Digal

Students take part at a protest rally against corruption organized by the Catholic Church and others on Sept. 21, 2025. Credit; Santosh Digal

Corruption crisis in Philippines sparks largest Church-backed protests in years

Oct 30, 2025 / 13:35 pm

Philippine bishops have urged Catholics and others to demand accountability and transparency from government authorities for the misuse of public funds.

The centuries-old Archdiocesan Shrine of Santa Rosa de Lima in Daanbantayan is partially damaged following the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck Cebu, Central Philippines, Friday, Oct. 3, 2025. Credit: Santosh Digal

Church brings aid, hope after major earthquake in Philippines

Oct 4, 2025 / 11:15 am

Caritas Philippines, the humanitarian, development, and advocacy arm of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, is at the forefront of relief efforts.