Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President and Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles has asked dioceses to offer Masses for peace in Myanmar on May 30. CBCP/MB "Let us beg the Lord for an end to this violence and for all the people concerned to be led towards the forging of...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar honored his late father, former Interior Undersecretary Wencelito Andanar, by planting a tree in his name at the Arroceros Forest Park in Manila on Saturday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar plants a tree in honor of his late father, former Interior...
Australia is committed to further strengthen relations with the Philippines and work together towards securing an inclusive, prosperous and free Indo-Pacific region. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison delivers a video message for Philippine-Australia Friendship Day on May 22 (Australia...
Roman Catholics celebrate Saturday, May 22, the Feast of Santa Rita de Cascia, the patron saint of impossible causes. St. Rita de Cascia (image from Catholic.org) Born in Cascia, Italy in the year 1381, Sta. Rita joined the Augustinian community after her husband died and served as an Augustinian...
Bring out your China set and savor the brewed goodness that comes from classic tea International Tea Day With its calming elements and herbal properties, tea has been a favorite drink in many countries throughout history. It has graced the lush dessert tables of European high society, performed...
The event marks 75 years of the bilateral relationship between the Philippines and Australia. To highlight another milestone of mateship, the Australian Embassy in the Philippines will host “Stream and Sip,” a free online film and food festival bringing the best of Australian experiences to...
Award-winning Filipino-Australian writer Dr. Merlinda Bobis has successfully launched her book, “The Kindness of Birds”, at the National Gallery of Australia in Canberra during the celebration of the 75 th anniversary of the establishment of Philippines Australia diplomatic relations last week....
Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Rolando Bautista said technology “greatly helped” bring families together despite the distance that separated them amid the ongoing global pandemic. DSWD Secretary Rolando Bautista (Screenshot from DSWD's online family forum) “Over...
The Department of Health (DOH) reminded people living with HIV (PLHIV) to continue accessing free treatment and other related-services. (DOH/ MB) Health Secretary Francisco Duque III made the statement during the observance of the International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Day on Sunday, May 16. "HIV...
If there’s one thing that moms want most when celebrating Mother’s Day, it’s spending time with the entire family. If you’re out of ideas on how to make bonding time with Mom extra special this coming May 9, let SM Supermalls give you a few fun and creative suggestions to make your date...
IT’S THE SMALL THINGS Alex Eduque Last weekend, we celebrated Mother’s Day, and although in my opinion one day is not enough to give thanks to our mothers, it is always a great reminder that they deserve to be pampered and shown love for all that they are to, and all that they do for us. In a...
In celebration of International Nurses Day, St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) paid tribute to all of its nurses by putting up its own version of community pantry in both hospitals in Bonifacio Global City and Quezon City. The Nurses Pantry (Photo from SLMC) Called the "Nurses Pantry," the initiative...
