Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula cited the strong faith of the Filipino people as more parishioners are going back to hear the live masses just as the Catholic Church began its observance of the nine-day “Simbang Gabi.” cardinal jose advincula (manila bulletin photo) “Jesus is the...
Editorial “Let's have a more humble Christmas, with more humble gifts,” Pope Francis said in his weekly general audience at the Vatican. The Pope’s message “to lower the level of Christmas spending” is a plea for help to the people of Ukraine who will be spending winter nearly 10 months...
REFLECTIONS TODAY Reflections today MATTHEW 1:18-24 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about. When his mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found with child through the Holy Spirit. Joseph her husband, since he was a righteous man, yet unwilling to...
As Christendom marks the Fourth Sunday of Advent on Dec. 18, readings, prayers, and reflections in holy masses will focus on the narratives and events that surround the final theme of the Advent season: The Annunciation of the Birth of Jesus. Fourth Sunday of Advent (Catholic Online) Priests in...
WORD ALIVE Fr. Bel San Luis A husband once joked: “My favorite saint is St. Joseph. I can identify with him because I have no voice in my family. My wife is the ‘speaker of the house.’” The spotlight in this 4th Sunday of Advent is on St. Joseph, who was indeed a man of few words that’s...
Filipinos’ faith in God will once again be on display when they rise up early and be on their Sunday’s best to attend the nine-day Simbang Gabi starting at dawn today, Dec. 16. Notwithstanding the cold mornings, busy schedules, and the threat of Covid-19, Filipino Catholics are expected to...
Controversial actress AJ Raval took to social media to comment on a news site’s headline about her now allegedly a mother to her and Aljur Abrenica’s child. In a post, AJ maintained those spreading the issue are simply “sira ulo.” She added, “Nanahimik ako dito.” Note it all started...
Andres Bonifacio’s heroism is honored today by the Filipino nation on his 159th birth anniversary. His preeminent stature as a national hero whose birth date is declared a non-working public holiday is anchored on his role as the Father of the Philippine Revolution. His "Monumento" is a popular...
Andres Bonifacio, one of our national heroes, the founder of the Katipunan society and leader of the Philippine Revolution will be the center of tributes on Nov. 30 as the country marks his birth anniversary with a national holiday. The Bonifacio Shrine or the Kartilya ng Katipunan located within...
House Deputy Speaker and TUCP Party-list Rep. Raymond Mendoza believes that indigent jobseekers should be entitled to a 20 percent discount when applying for government clearances. Mendoza’s House Bill (HB) 5553 or the “Poor Job Applicants Discount Bill” seeks to do just that for impoverished...
Actress Lovi Poe and Senator Grace Poe commemorated the birthday of their father, The King of Philippine movies, Fernando Poe Jr. (FPJ), today, Aug. 20. On Instagram, Grace, wrote: "Sa kanyang ika-83 kaarawan, maging halimbawa sa ating lahat si FPJ para sa pananagutan, paninindigan, at pagmamahal...
NAVA (Guimaras PIO) ILOILO CITY – Guimaras Rep. Maria Lucille Nava lauded the passage of Republic Act (RA) No. 11909 making the validity of birth, death, and marriage certificates permanent. “My aspiration as one of the authors of this measure is to ease the burden imposed on the Filipino...
