Tag: Philippines
Philippine Catholic bishops back ‘No Meat Friday’ campaign
“Skipping meat on Fridays can also help make us healthier as well boost the Church’s campaign on climate change”
Philippines’ flower festival highlights people’s resilience
The first festival in 1996 was a one-day event. It was later extended to one week, further expanded to two weeks, then a month.
Photos: Celebrating 37 years of ‘People Power’
Representatives of various sectors mark the 37th anniversary of the 1986 People Power uprising on Feb. 25, 2023
Manila prelate tells faithful to observe Lent with sincerity, pure intention
“This season is a blessed time for us to turn away from hypocrisy and worldly attachments"
Retired Catholic prelate urges Filipino faithful to pray for Philippine President...
He called on Marcos to also pray and ask for God’s guidance to make decisions that will benefit the people
Photos: Indigenous People walk against dam project in ancestral land
The people called on the government to stop the construction of the Kaliwa Dam in the provinces of Quezon and Rizal
Wetter storms, deforestation: Manila faces worsening floods
The combination of development in the catchment and wetter storms caused by climate change have exacerbated flooding in Manila
Photos: ‘Running Priest’ visits sick, elderly on Ash Wednesday
The priest used to run to bring attention to the issues that he is passionate about, such as human rights and the environment
In northern Philippine town, faithful drink, dance before Ash Wednesday
The tradition traces its roots to the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines when Spanish missionaries celebrate “Shrove Tuesday”
Photos: ‘Repent and believe in the Gospel’
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting.
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