Tag: Philippines
Philippines, US kick off largest-ever joint military drills
The drills follow Monday's conclusion of a three-day Chinese military exercise that simulated targeted strikes
Women as first witnesses
They even stood at the foot of the cross at the time when all the rest of men went running away
‘Easter will transform each one of us and lead us to...
There would be more reasons to follow Christ, bear his cross, and share his good news with others
Photos: Easter Vigil at the Manila Cathedral
The Easter Vigil is the most important liturgy of public worship and Mass of the liturgical year
Philippines holds bloody crucifixions, whippings on Good Friday
Some go to extreme lengths to atone for sins or seek divine intervention in rituals frowned on by the Church
Photos: ‘Washing of the Feet’
The gesture of washing the feet is part of the Liturgy that commemorates the Last Supper of the Lord with his apostles
Holy Thursday Photos: ‘Penitensya’
Devotees believe that these religious rites would cleanse them from their sins, cure illnesses, and grant wishes
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes off eastern Philippines
Shallow quakes tend to cause more damage than deeper ones, but so far there have been no immediate reports of damage on Catanduanes
Activists hold ‘Calvary’ procession in Manila’s streets to demand housing for...
The street play carried the theme “Calvary of the Poor 2023: Recognize the People’s Plan, Option for Housing for the Poor”
Extreme expressions of Filipino faith
“We are doubtful that these are real expressions of Christian faith,” read a 2015 statement of the Catholic bishops’ conference
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