As Roman Catholics mark the Third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 11, Balanga Bishop Ruperto C. Santos reminded the faithful to remain hopeful as the celebration of Christmas nears. Bishop Ruperto C. Santos (Manila Bulletin file) “Let us not be afraid. Jesus will come to liberate us from sin and...
With only 14 days until Christmas, Christendom observes the Third Sunday of Advent on Dec. 11. Third Sunday of Advent (Catholic Online) Also known as Gaudete Sunday, the Third Sunday of Advent is considered a Sunday of joy to highlight the nearness of the Birth of Christ on Dec. 25. According to...
Roman Catholics will observe the Second Sunday of Advent on Dec. 4 to signal the nearness of Christmas Day. Second Sunday of Advemt (Catholic Online) With the ease of Covid-19 restrictions, many churchgoers are expected to attend the live masses on Sunday. Parishioners in churches under the...
Roman Catholics will observe the First Sunday of Advent on Nov. 27 in preparation for the Birth of Jesus Christ on Dec. 25. First Sunday of Advent (Catholic Online) In all holy masses on Sunday, priests in purple vestments, the color of penitence and fasting, as well as of royalty, will bless...
Three films centering on families from Universal Pictures will be shown in Philippine cinemas in August: “Beast,” “Nope” and “Easter Sunday.” “Beast,” which will open in Philippine cinemas on Aug. 10, is a new thriller about a father and his two teenage daughters who find themselves...
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....
Stand-up comedian Jo Koy is on cloud nine. The trailer for his upcoming film titled "Easter Sunday" is getting tons of attention on YouTube. He even noted this in a recent social media post. He wrote: "I’m overwhelmed. 9.4 million views on the trailer in 3 days!" He would go on to thank Universal...
Phone calls, cards, chocolates, flowers, praises and surprise gifts – those gestures of admiration and love will be flowing all around today, between children and mothers, as the world celebrates Mother’s Day. On this day, we call on all mothers to take a bow for bringing kindness into this...
Manila Mayo Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso, former Defense chief Norberto Gonzales, and Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson during the Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022, joint press conference. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) A joint press conference attended by three presidential candidates on...
Vice President Leni Robredo has no hand in the calls for other presidential candidates to withdraw from the race, her spokesman said on Wednesday, April 20, denying the allegations made by Manila Mayor Francisco 'Isko Moreno' Domagoso, Senator Panfilo Lacson, and former Defense chief Norberto...
The joint presser of some of presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo’s rivals drew mixed reactions on Sunday, April 17, from her three daughters and senatorial bets from her ticket. Vice President Leni Robredo with her daughters — Aika, Tricia, and Jillian— before the CNN...
Tourists and residents flocked to the lakeside town of Binangonan, Rizal Province to celebrate Easter Sunday, April 17, with early morning religious traditions and recreational activities. 1650171086181blob (1) People converged on the street near the town church at around 4 a.m. to participate in...
