REFLECTIONS TODAY The Pharisees act like the Israelites at the time of the Exodus who demanded further signs from Moses, even though they already received manna which was an obvious sign of God’s providence (Ex 17:1-7). Despite the miracles of healing and multiplication of the bread, the...
Alumnae of St. Theresa’s College Manila (STC) will hold their grand homecoming on Feb. 18 at the Harbor Garden Tent of Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel. The event will be conducted along a hybrid format to give alumnae the option to attend the event in person or via remote...
Barangay Ginebra and Magnolia are turning another page to their storied rivalry when they face off in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup edition of their Manila Clasico on Sunday, Feb. 12. Jamie Malonzo looks to lead a depleted Ginebra against nemesis Magnolia (PBA Images) Tipoff of the highly...
Two suspicious bags that caused bomb scare in Port Area, Manila on Saturday, Feb. 11, contained no explosives, the Manila Police District (MPD) said. According to MPD, the Baseco Police Station (PS13) received a report from a concerned citizen about two unattended bags outside a convenience store...
The Archdioceses of Manila officially ended the observance of the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the country at the Manila Cathedral in Intramuros, Manila recently. 500 YOC (CBCP image) His Eminence Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula led the celebration where the Church...
By 2030, Basic Education schools of the Ateneo de Manila University (AdMU) will start implementing the full co-education scheme. (Photo from Ateneo de Manila University’s Facebook page) In a memorandum signed by President Roberto C. Yap SJ on Friday, Feb. 10, he announced that the Board of...
Around 10 houses were razed by a fire in Alvarez corner Natividad Streets in Barangay 316, Santa Cruz, Manila on Friday morning, Feb. 10. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the fire was raised to the first alarm at 7:18 a.m. and to the second alarm at 7:24 a.m. The fire was put under...
Fr. Reginald Malicdem (Photo Manila Cathedral FB) Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula appointed former Manila Cathedral rector Fr. Reginald Malicdem as vicar general of the Archdiocese of Manila. Based on the archdiocese circular no. 2023-16, Malicdem was also designated as vice moderator...
The US top diplomat in the Philippines is currently exploring President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. home province, Ilocos Norte, not only to discover Washington's potential programs there but also to see its wonders. In a series of Twitter posts that started on Feb. 7, Ambassador MaryKay...
To improve the collections, programs, and services being offered by the local library, librarians and staff of the Pasig City Library conducted benchmarking activities at the National Library of the Philippines (NLP) and the Manila City Library on Tuesday, Feb. 7. National Library of the...
A trailer truck that overturned along Aragon-Mendoza Boulevard in Sta. Cruz, Manila caused heavy traffic on Thursday, Feb. 9. According to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), the trailer truck was traversing southbound on Mendoza Boulevard when it suddenly overturned at 5:36 a.m....
From left: LRMC President and CEO, Juan F. Alfonso, together with Airspeed Group Chairperson, Rosemarie P. Rafael. LRT-1 private operator Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC) has officially inked a deal with the Airspeed Group of Companies to activate PopBox in the Philippines and enable the first...