ILOILO CITY – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines has issued a cease-and-desist order to the local government unit of Dingle, Iloilo stopping the planned demolition of a church staircase as part of the redevelopment project in the municipal plaza. THE 19 th century Saint...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Tuesday, Aug. 29, the Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), the precursor and cousin of Jesus Christ. The Beheading of St. John the Baptist (Photo courtesy of the Catholic News Agency) Commemorative masses in...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported on Sunday, June 25, that six people drowned in Western Visayas during the Feast of Saint John the Baptist on Saturday, June 24. A PHILIPPINE Coast Guard personnel monitors revelers in a beach in Aklan during the Feast of Saint...
Roman Catholics will observe on Friday, April 7, the 304th death anniversary of Saint John Baptist de la Salle, the revered founder of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and the patron saint of teachers. Regarded as the Father of Modern Education, St. John remains well-venerated in many parts of...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Tuesday. May 31, the Feast of the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth after the Blessed Mother was informed by the Archangel Gabriel that her cousin, who was barren and advanced in years, was expecting a child. Photo from the Archdiocese of Manila In commemoration of...
The Roman Catholic Church observes Sunday, August 29, the Feast of the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan Bautista), the precursor and cousin of Jesus Christ. St. John the Baptist (Catholic Online) Special masses in observance of the feast will be offered in churches placed under his...
The Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene or Quiapo Church in Manila will now have relics of Saints John the Baptist and Roch. Mark Balmores/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN The relics of the two saints will be enshrined at Quiapo Church on Saturday, July 31. "We requested the relics from the Chapel of...
Roman Catholics celebrate Thursday, June 24, the Solemnity of the Birth of Saint John the Baptist (San Juan de Bautista), one of only two saints, the other one being the Blessed Virgin Mary, whose birth anniversary is commemorated by the Roman Catholic Church. St. John the Baptist (Catholic.org...
KIDS swim at the famous beach front in Boracay Island when the country’s most famous beach destination reopened to local tourists last October. (Tara Yap) ILOILO CITY – To stop the spread of COVID-19, swimming and any other water-related activities in Boracay Island and the rest of the coastal...
San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora announced on Wednesday that the city will continue to celebrate its annual "Wattah Wattah" Festival tomorrow, June 24, amid the COVID-19 pandemic but minus the traditional dousing of water on passersby and motorists. (Manila Bulletin File Photo) Zamora issued...
