Filipinos celebrate Easter with crucifixions and self-flagellation
2018-04-01
In towns located north of Manila at least three people had 8cm spikes driven through their palms and feetContinue Reading
Church survey says more Filipinos approve of divorce
2018-03-23
Radio Veritas survey reveal 39 percent respondents strongly agree with the proposed measure
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Why Pinoys call Indians ‘Bumbay’—and other Indian stereotypes
2018-01-28
“Sige ka, kukunin ka ng Bumbay!” Many Filipino children have heard this threat from their parents or guardians at one point in their lives, especially during times when they don’t want to sleep in the afternoon or stop playing on the streets. Clueless children, who most likely do not reallyContinue Reading
Philippines Church prays for persecuted Christians worldwide
2017-11-06
By Matters India Reporter Manila: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) devotes a day to pray for persecuted Christian around the world, Nov 6. The Catholic Church in the Philippines declared November 6 as the National Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. The CBCP requested all parishes toContinue Reading
Countdown to Christmas begins in Philippines
2017-09-01
The Christmas season lasts until January 6Continue Reading
Indians flock to Philippines for medical degrees
2017-07-27
Medical degrees offered by Philippines are often recognized by WHO, ECFMG, USMLE and FAIMER Continue Reading
Salesian priests condemn killings in Philippines
2016-08-10
Manila: Known for their schools and centers for the youth, Don Bosco priests in Luzon joined other Catholic voices in condemning the recent spate of killings in the Philippines. In a statement, the Salesians of Don Bosco Philippine Northern Province said, “We are alarmed by the recent wave of extrajudicialContinue Reading