Santosh Digal

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

Filipino bishops oppose nuclear power plant plan

Dec 15, 2025 / 09:00 am

Filipino bishops warn that the proposed nuclear plant in Pangasinan poses unacceptable risks to life and the environment, urging a shift to renewable energy.

Thousands protest corruption in Philippines as Church leaders call for accountability

Dec 5, 2025 / 10:00 am

According to the Philippine National Police, 119 rallies were organized by the Catholic Church, civil society movements, and others,

Philippine bishops urge military not to destabilize the Marcos government

Nov 19, 2025 / 10:30 am

Philippine bishops called on the military to remain faithful to the Philippine Constitution amid a political crisis over budget allegations.

Pope Leo XIV may visit Sri Lanka, Vatican diplomat says

Nov 10, 2025 / 09:39 am

A top Vatican diplomat visited Sri Lanka this month and said Pope Leo XIV may visit the country, as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic relations.

Cardinal Orlando Quevedo: Mindanao’s ‘Man of Peace’ and his lifelong mission of unity

Nov 8, 2025 / 06:00 am

Philippine cardinal honored for decades of peacebuilding work among Christians, Muslims, and Indigenous communities in conflict-affected Mindanao.

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.

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.