Roman Catholics will celebrate on Tuesday, Dec. 6, the feast day of one of the primary figures of Christmas –Saint Nicholas - more popularly known worldwide as Santa Claus. St. Nicholas (Catholic Online) Also known as Father Christmas, the fat, jolly, bearded old man in a red suit, St. Nicholas...
LANDSCAPE Gemma Cruz-Araneta In case you have not heard of Our Lady of the Abandoned (Nuestra Señora de los Desamparados), she is the patroness of Santa Ana, the 6th district of Manila. Santa Ana used to be called Sapa, the capital of the Namayan kingdom that included Quiapo, San Pedro Macati, San...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. has urged the Philippine National Police to thoroughly probe the brutal killing of his driver in Sitio Bunsod, Barangay Obat, Santa Catalina, Negros Oriental on Monday, Nov. 28. TEVES (FB) In a video posted on Facebook, Teves confirmed that...
Roman Catholics will celebrate on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the feast day of Saint Cecilia, the venerated patroness of church music and musicians. St. Cecilia (Catholic Tradition) At the Santa Cecilia Parish in San Mateo, Rizal, the concelebrated high mass will be offered at 9 a.m. Holy masses will also be...
SANTA PRAXEDES, Cagayan – A P12-million embankment protection project that will protect hundreds of residents and millions in properties from flooding here is almost complete, the Department of Public Works and Highways-Cagayan Second District Engineering Office (DPWH-CSDEO) said. DPWH-CSDEO...
TACLOBAN CITY – A former member of a private armed group listed as the sixth most wanted person in Samar province was nabbed in Santa Margarita, Samar on Sunday, Nov. 13. The suspect was identified as Nonito Calagos, alias ‘‘Nene,’’ 58, and a resident of Barangay Mabuhay, Santa Margarita....
The Catholic Church will observe Tuesday, Aug. 23, the feast day of Santa Rosa de Lima, the first canonized saint of South America, and the revered patroness of Lima, Peru; South America; and the Philippines. Santa Rosa de Lima (Manila Bulletin) Commemorative masses in her honor will be offered in...
STA. ROSA CITY, Laguna -- The SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Association of Filipino Franchisers Inc. (AFFI) and the local government units, rolled out a three-day HAFFINESS Franchise Roadshow at SM City Sta. Rosa Laguna on Friday, Aug. 19. Photo via Danny Estacio The roadshow aims to help...
New management revitalizing brand with new model A new generation of Hyundai passenger cars are set to hit the streets soon as its new distributor, Hyundai Motor Philippines (HMPH), marked its official debut and relaunch. HMPH aims to continue strengthening the brand while also renewing...
Pasig Bishop Mylo Hubert Vergara will celebrate a high mass at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, at the Santa Clara de Montefalco Parish in Caniogan, Pasig City, in celebration of the Feast of Saint Clare (Santa Clara) of Montefalco, an Italian religious leader, and model of religious life. Santa Clara de...
Roman Catholics will commemorate Thursday, Aug. 11, the feast day of Saint Clare of Assisi (Santa Clara de Asis), the popular patron saint of childless couples and of good weather. St. Clare (Catholic Online) At the San Pascual Baylon Parish (Obando Church) in Obando, Bulacan, where the Italian...
Roman Catholics celebrate Friday, July 22, the Feast of Saint Mary Magdalene (Santa Maria Magdalena), the sister of Saints Martha and Lazarus, who, according to the Holy Bible, were close friends of Jesus. St. Mary Magdalene (CATHOLIC ONLINE) Commemorative masses in her honor will be offered at the...
