Philippines marks 400 years of Mount Carmel image’s arrival
2018-05-04
Missionaries brought the image to Manila in 1618Continue Reading
Philippines: 56,000 flee after alert raised over Mayon Volcano
2018-01-23
The Philippines‘ most active volcano spewed fountains of red-hot lava and massive ash plumes on Jan 23 , in a dazzling but increasingly dangerous eruption that has sent more than 56,000 villagers fleeing to evacuation centers. Lava fountains gushed up 700 meters (2,300 feet) above Mount Mayon’s crater and ash plumesContinue Reading
Bishop condemns killing of priest in Philippines
2017-12-05
Fr Marcelito “Tito” Paez was killed December 4Continue Reading
National Youth Day begins in Philippines
2017-11-06
By MattersIndia Reporter Zamboanga City: The five-day 2017 National Youth Day (NYD) in Zamboanga City, Southern Philippines, from November 6 to 10 began with great festivity. The distance between Zamboanga City and Manila is 1896 kms or 1178.1 miles. More than 2,342 youth from across the country are attending theContinue Reading
Philippine soldiers rescue priest from Islamic militants
2017-09-18
Father Teresito ‘Chito’ Soganub was held in captivity since May 23
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Philippine bishops plan Bible for every family
2017-07-25
The campaign began in 2008Continue Reading
ISIS torch Catholic church in Philippines
2017-06-06
Marawi: ISIS militants have gone a sacrilegious rampage, smashing statues and setting fire to a church building in footage purportedly filmed in a besieged city in the southern Philippines. The jihadis gleefully topple crucifixes, stamp on posters of Pope Francis and destroy effigies in the church, believed to be locatedContinue Reading
Filipino authorities vow to save hostages as battle rages
2017-06-01
Marawi: Filipino authorities have reached out to parties who may be able to talk with Muslim militants in a bid to secure the freedom of hostages in the southern city of Marawi where a week of fighting has killed 129 people, officials said on Wednesday. Troops have cleared almost 90Continue Reading
Kidnapped Filipino priest pleads for help in video
2017-05-30
Marawi: A week after Islamist militants kidnapped some 240 Catholics in the Philippines, a video has surfaced online showing one of the hostages, Fr. Chito Suganob, calling for the government to halt their military offensive in the city. Shown wearing a black polo and jeans, Fr. Suganob at the beginningContinue Reading
Philippines’ ban on religious icons sparks Catholic outcry
2017-05-24
Manila, Philippines : In the most recent clash between the government and the Catholic Church in the Philippines, authorities have banned hanging rosaries and religious icons in vehicles, citing safety concerns. According to reports, the ban is part of a new law that will take effect Friday aimed at eliminating distractionsContinue Reading