Law making 16 the Age of Consent must be passed

Law making 16 the Age of Consent must be passed

The Philippines has one of the lowest age of consent anywhere in the world. That is now about to change as women members of the Philippine Congress drive for change, writes Fr Shay Cullen SSC. Jennifer (not her real name) was only 12 years old when an adult neighbour,...
Preda Ireland plays role in probe into youth detention centres

Preda Ireland plays role in probe into youth detention centres

Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen reflects on the power of global advocacy and highlights the need to close the jail-like Bahay Pag-asa and other youth detention centres in the Philippines. The power of global advocacy has ignited an investigation by the Philippine...
Human Trafficking is a Global Challenge

Human Trafficking is a Global Challenge

Ahead of World Day Against Human Trafficking on 30th July, Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen highlights the corrupt businesspeople, politicians and police that protect the evil trade in innocent vulnerable humans. When the group of eight teenagers was first referred...
History is Made as Social Issues Challenge Politics

History is Made as Social Issues Challenge Politics

Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen considers the significance of the protests taking place around the world from Hong Kong to Washington. Something has happened that is really changing the world besides the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic is changing our lifestyles,...
The Racism that Surrounds Us

The Racism that Surrounds Us

We are seeing once again an upsurge in the vicious ‘virus’ that has spread to every corner of the world warns Columban missionary Fr Shay Cullen. This time, the ‘virus’ is that of social, cultural, economic, political, institutional, legal and...