The Roman Catholic Church marks the Solemnity of Mary Mother of God and World Day of Peace on the first day of every year. Mary Mother of God (Manila Bulletin file photo) The Holy Father Pope Francis traditionally celebrates a Holy Mass commemorating the two significant religious events at 10 a.m....
For a grown adult to be able to celebrate his or her mother's birthday in person makes for a special moment. Former Surigao del Sur Governor Felicidad Pimentel (left) and Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel (Facebook) If that mother is over 100 years old, even more so. On Monday, Dec....
Did you know that Surigao del Sur 2nd district Rep. Johnny Pimentel has a strong mother who is now over 100 years old? (Rep. Johnny Pimentel's Facebook) A photo posted on the Rep. Pimentel's Facebook on Saturday, Dec. 10 showed the congressman spending quality time with his mother, former Governor...
As Roman Catholics observe the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Thursday, Dec. 8, Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines (CMSP) executive secretary Rev. Fr. Christian Buenafe, O.Carm., called on the faithful to follow the example of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Immaculate Conception...
Department of Education (DepEd) Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III sought from the House of Representatives Wednesday, Aug. 10 the passage of three proposed laws from the agency’s legislative agenda. DepEd Undersecretary Epimaco Densing III (Screenshot from Zoom) Densing led the DepEd officials...
REFLECTIONS TODAY In the middle of his preaching before the crowds about the return of unclean spirits, somebody shouts at Jesus, informing him of the presence of his mother and brothers wanting to speak to him. At this, he replies, “Who is my mother?” He also asks, “Who are my brothers?”...
Marian devotees celebrate Monday, June 27, the feast of Our Mother of Perpetual Help ("Ina ng Laging Saklolo"). Our Mother of Perpetual Help (FACEBOOK) A fiesta mass will be offered at 8 a.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, also known as the Baclaran Church or Redemptorist Church, in...
Through the years, and with the melding of cultures of the east and the west, a father has taken on more non-traditional roles. To his children, he’s become father and mother, brother and sister, playmate and competitor, provider and teacher, cook and taste-tester, life coach and friend....
Let’s get to know Dr. Corazon Jose If you have been wondering how cosmetic surgery started in the Philippines, here is the story of Dr. Corazon Collantes-Jose, a multi-awarded cosmetic surgeon, who introduced cosmetic surgery in the country. She is called the mother of cosmetic surgery in the...
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A mother has sought justice after her 18-year-old son was allegedly mauled by a policeman on Guno Gundaya St., Barangay 1, Gingoog City, Misamis Oriental last June 4. In an interview Sunday, June 12, Glenda Nolasco said that she wants justice as her son, together with his...
CATANAUAN, Quezon – Police are hunting a 25-year-old woman who allegedly drowned then buried her three-year-old son in a shallow grave on a riverside in Sitio Central, Barangay Sta. Maria, here last May 29. Police identified the victim as Jomar Monterey of Sitio Halindog, Barangay Sta. Maria....
REFLECTIONS TODAY The obligatory memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, was inscribed into the General Roman Calendar on Monday after Pentecost to portray Mary’s collaboration with the mission of Jesus, as well as her unity with the Apostles and other disciples at the birth of...
