CEBU CITY – The Archdiocese of Cebu will lead the Walk for Integrity and Good Governance on Nov. 30. Though no concrete details have been released yet, Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy urged the public to join the activity. “To all peace-loving Cebuanos, please join us this Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, for...
CEBU CITY – The Archdiocese of Cebu has issued a pastoral appeal amid growing allegations of massive corruption in the government. Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy urged authorities to investigate allegations of corruption “free from political pressure.” “We call for a thorough, democratic, and...
CEBU CITY – The Archdiocese of Cebu on Friday mourned the death of a 68-year-old priest on Wednesday. Archbishop Alberto Uy said the archdiocese “is deeply saddened by the untimely demise of Rev. Fr. Decoroso ‘Cocoi’ Olmilla.” Uy said an in-depth investigation showed that Olmilla’s...
DAVAO CITY – The Archdiocese of Davao expects 20,000 to 30,000 Catholics to join their first significant protest action against corruption – the Archdiocesan Penitential Walk and Holy Sacrifice of the Mass – on Saturday morning, Oct. 25, in Davao City. Speaking before the Davao Peace and...
Cebu Archbishop Alberto Uy has directed all parishes and rectories under the Archdiocese of Cebu to undergo structural assessments following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck northern Cebu on the evening of September 30. Through Archdiocesan Chancellor Msgr. Renato Beltran Jr., the...
ILOILO CITY – Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones of the Archdiocese of Jaro said the citizenry must also be humble and take part of the blame for the country’s flood control mess. “We humbly take our own share of the blame as we demand accountability from those around us,” said...
CEBU CITY – Bohol Gov. Aris Aumentado congratulated Bishop Alberto Uy after the Boholano prelate was named as the new archbishop of Cebu. While saddened by the impending departure of the Tagbilaran bishop, Aumentado said he was happy with the appointment of the 58-year-old Uy as the fifth...
ILOILO CITY – The Archdiocese of Jaro here celebrated the 160th anniversary of its establishment by the Vatican. “This is not only a nostalgic recollection of the past memory, but an active reconnection to our dynamic continuing history,” said Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones in his...
ILOILO CITY – Jaro Archbishop Midyphil “Dodong” Billones said Pope Francis was the epitome of mercy. ARCHBISHOP Midyphil ‘Dodong’ Billones (left) speaks during the April 26, 2025 Requiem Mass that coincided with the funeral of Pope Francis at the Jaro Metropolitan Cathedral in...
DAVAO CITY – The faithful here is mourning the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday, April 21, at the age of 88 due to a stroke and irreversible heart failure. SISTER Ana Rosa Sivori, Pope Francis' second cousin, stands near a portrait of the late pope during a press conference in Bangkok,...
ILOILO CITY—Iloilo mourned the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday. The Archdiocese of Jaro has called on the faithful in Iloilo City, the 42 towns and component city in Iloilo province, and the five towns in Guimaras province to offer prayers for Pope Francis. “We mourn his death because of...
TACLOBAN CITY – Archbishop John Du of the Diocese of Palo in Leyte asked the faithful to join the global Catholic community in prayer and mourning the passing of Pope Francis. "His visit left an indelible mark on our hearts, and his leadership continues to inspire us in faith and...
