Cardinal Jose Advincula presided over his first "Simbang Gabi" Mass as Manila archbishop at the Manila Cathedral on Thursday, Dec. 16. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) Pope Francis named Advincula as Manila archbishop on March 25, 2021 and was formally installed to his new post on June 24....
Priests in the Archdiocese of Manila were urged to hold more Simbang Gabi Masses to diffuse mass-goers. Cardinal Jose Advincula (Ali Vicoy/MB) "More Simbang Gabi Masses can be celebrated in different venues so as to diffuse the mass-goers," Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula said in a...
Editorial To many, Christmas is officially here when Simbang Gabi starts on Dec. 16. To all, the date means Christmas is near — only nine days away. It is the time for early morning masses when the Catholic faithful start their day with a Holy Mass before going to work. This Filipino tradition...
Individuals who have yet to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) should just attend "Simbang Gabi" or the traditional early morning mass virtually. (Photos from MANILA BULLETIN/ Unsplash) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles made this suggestion...
Planning to attend the nine-day "Simbang Gabi" (dawn mass)? Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN Here is the schedule of some of the popular churches here in Metro Manila. -Manila Cathedral Dec. 15 to 23 (8 p.m.), Dec. 16 to 24 (4:30 a.m.). -Quiapo Church Dec. 15 to 23 (7 p.m. and 8 p.m.),...
Kalibo Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc is encouraging the faithful to observe the nine-day “Simbang Gabi” (Misa De Aguinaldo) which begins Thursday, Dec. 16. Simbang Gabi (Manila Bulletin File) The Church leader cited the importance of the observance in the faithful’s spiritual preparation for...
Kababayans celebrate Simbang Gabi at the Philippine Center on Fifth Avenue CHOIR OF FRIENDS ‘The Voices of Friendship,’ a Queens-based Filipino choir, sings Filipino Christmas songs (Photo from PCG NY by Monina E. Tran) The Philippine Consulate General in New York has officially started the...
Keiko Necesario KEIKO Necesario has been busy since her 2020 album Ready, Let Go. took her career to greater heights, with UK-based producers Rusti Russouw and Tristan Charmichael (Chasing Fantasia) in tow. As we inch toward the end of the year, Keiko's new single “Gabi” demonstrates the payoff...
Gabi ng Lagim IX Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Halloween Special Get ready for another hair-raising Sunday night this Oct. 31 courtesy of everyone’s much-anticipated annual horror event, “GABI NG LAGIM IX Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Halloween Special.” The number nine is revered as a lucky number, but...
Keiko Necesario Keiko Necesario is an artist in the form of a folk singer/song-writer and a painter. From her songs in the four walls of her bedroom to performing them live in gigs, award shows, concerts, and literally anywhere; she has grown falling more and more in love with her purpose. “In...
The first day of the Muntinlupa City government’s “Bakuna sa Gabi” Monday drew 601 people belonging to the A4 priority group, or essential workers. “Bakuna sa Gabi,” implemented by the Muntinlupa City COVID-19 Vaccination Program (MunCoVac) and City Health Office (CHO), was launched to...
The Muntinlupa City government has launched its “Bakuna sa Gabi” night vaccination for those belonging to the A4 priority group, or essential workers. Starting Aug. 16, the New Cupang Health Center will operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. to help economic frontliners who are unable to go to...
