Buena Bernal

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MANILA: Three Filipino cardinals are in Vatican City ahead of the May 7 papal conclave that will select a new pontiff to lead over a billion Catholics worldwide, following the death of Pope Francis. Cardinals Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula and Pablo Virgilio David are among the 135 cardinal-electors under 80 years of age who will convene for the selection process by what is called the College of Cardinals – considered a sacred act by devout Catholics.

3 weeks ago | channelnewsasia.com | Buena Bernal

Asia Maintaining peace in its volatile Bangsamoro region is important for the Philippines, amid its bid for one of the 10 non-permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council. New: You can now listen to articles. MINDANAO: The Philippines' Muslim-majority autonomous Bangsamoro region has seen significant progress in the decade since a peace deal with a separatist group was signed.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Buena Bernal

The Philippines is vying for a non-permanent seat in the UN Security Council in 2027, as the country looks to cement its role as a peace builder. CNA's Buena Bernal travelled to the southern Philippines to examine efforts to address militancy in the region.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Buena Bernal

China has warned the Philippines not to stir up conflict in the South China Sea. Beijing was responding to remarks made by US defence chief Pete Hegseth on a visit to Manila. He is in the Philippines for the first stop of a tour of Asia. He earlier pledged to strengthen military ties with Manila, to stave off threats from Beijing. Buena Bernal reports from Metro Manila.

1 month ago | channelnewsasia.com | Buena Bernal

The Philippine Senate has called for a formal probe into the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte and his subsequent handover to the International Criminal Court (ICC) last week. The investigation was initiated by Senator Imee Marcos, the elder sister of current president, Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Ms Marcos moved to defend Mr Duterte's rights to due process, calling the issue one that has deeply divided the nation.