Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David called on his fellow bishops to remain faithful in their mission despite the struggles that often come with pastoral leadership. In a homily delivered on July 1 at Tagbilaran Cathedral in Bohol, David acknowledged the emotional and spiritual burdens that can arise...
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David has raised serious concerns about the government’s approach to online gambling, highlighting the potential risks of addiction among families and young people. “Goodbye, studies. Goodbye, decent...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – A suspect in the killing of a Quezon town vice mayor three years ago was killed in a shootout on Friday morning, June 20, in Sitio Santa Ana, Barangay Malao-a, this city. Police Col. Romulo Albacea, Quezon police director, identified the suspect as Rolando, 52, a resident...
The president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) on Tuesday, June 10 called on the Senate to uphold its constitutional responsibility in addressing the impeachment complaints filed against Vice President Sara Duterte. “I speak not in the name of any political group or...
Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) Administrator Pablo Luis Azcona has submitted his courtesy resignation, following the administration’s move to revamp the leaderships of government-owned and/or -controlled corporations (GOCCs). “I think we already received the memo and we ’ re loyal to...
SAN PABLO CITY, Laguna – A 39-year-old farmer was stabbed to death in Barangay San Cristobal, this city, on Saturday, May 24. Police identified the victim as Ruel Angelica. Investigation said the victim was on his way home when the suspect, Jeffrey, a neighbor, appeared and stabbed him. The...
CEBU CITY – A promise that was made during the campaign period was fulfilled when a grandmother in Barili town, Cebu province was treated to a party to celebrate her 107th birth anniversary on Wednesday, May 21. Barili Mayor Pablo John Garcia IV surprised Hospicia “Nanay Pesing” Carvajal...
The country’s sugar production in the current crop year is expected to reach 1.84 million metric tons (MT), three percent higher than the government’s initial forecast of 1.78 million MT, as the industry steadily recovers from the El Niño phenomenon last year. Data from the Sugar Regulatory...
TUGUEGARAO CITY, Cagayan – A candidate for municipal councilor and his two companions were shot and wounded in Barangay Bungad, San Pablo, Isabela on Friday. The Isabela Police Provincial Office, in a report to the Police Regional Office 2, identified the victims as Mark Jhon Paul Tipon, 34,...
Caloocan Archbishop and Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines president Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David (CBCP photo) Caloocan Archbishop Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David said there are no set candidates for the next pope as the selection process will be entirely guided by the Holy Spirit,...
(Photo courtesy of CBCP) Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David will depart for Rome on Thursday, April 24 to attend the funeral of Pope Francis and participate in the upcoming papal conclave, a historic event that will determine the next leader of the Catholic Church. The funeral for Pope Francis, which is...
The Philippines is poised to make history as three Filipino cardinals—Luis Antonio Tagle, Jose Advincula, and Pablo Virgilio David—are expected to participate in the papal conclave to elect the next pope. From left: Cardinal Jose Advincula, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, and Cardinal Pablo...
