Tag: Philippines
Catholic bishop appeals to Filipinos to stay calm, not to hoard...
The Philippines reported 33,169 new coronavirus infections, the highest since the pandemic was declared in March 2020
Photos: Philippines’ devotion to ‘Black Nazarene’ through the years
There used to be a myriad of stories during the celebration of the “feast” of the Black Nazarene in Manila every January 9
The Black Nazarene and the Filipinos’ quest for resurrection
The Black Nazarene devotion is perhaps one of the Philippines' most predominantly working-class Catholic devotions
Filipino devotion to ‘Black Nazarene’ getting stronger, more challenging amid pandemic
This year, there will be no sea of bodies of devotees of the Black Nazarene who would usually flood Manila's Quiapo district
‘Girl Defenders’ alliance lauds Philippines’ anti-child marriage law
The Philippines ranks 12th worldwide among countries with the highest numbers of child marriages
What is the ‘Black Nazarene’?
“Our culture is a culture of touch and, significantly, in a way we want to touch heaven”
Manila prelate urges faithful to use technology to show devotion to...
“We ask for forgiveness and understanding that because of the pandemic we cannot do the traditional activities during the feast”
Manila’s annual religious procession of Black Nazarene cancelled due to COVID-19...
The Department of Health said the Philippines is now at "high-risk" classification for COVID-19
Philippines widens COVID-19 restrictions outside national capital
Daily infections have spiked to a two-month high in January and the Health department warned of higher caseloads in the coming days
At least 2 Manila churches closed after priest, staff test positive...
The positivity rate of COVID-19 infections in the Philippine capital stood at 28.7 percent on Monday, January 3, 2022
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