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The requiem Mass was part of a nationwide observance, with dioceses across the Philippines offering liturgies for the late pontiff
The late pontiff was remembered across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities

Photos: Homeless, drug war victims honored in Holy Week ritual at...

The twelve individuals whose feet were washed included the homeless, relatives of victims of the war on drugs, staff, and benefactors

Photos: Devotion through suffering: Filipino penitents in Kalayaan mark Good Friday...

In a public act of repentance and devotion, they beat their backs with wooden whips or bamboo flails, emulating the suffering of Christ

Photos: Church in Manila celebrates Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday

The Chrism Mass is one of the most solemn liturgies of Holy Week and symbolizes the unity of the bishop with his clergy

Photos: Philippines’ ‘town of moving saints’ reenact Christ and Mary’s encounter

Catholic devotees in Paete, Laguna, mark Holy Wednesday with the traditional “Unang Salubong” (first encounter) on April 16, 2025. Life-sized images of Mater Dolorosa and...

Photos: Families of drug war victims gather for Palm Sunday blessing...

The ritual served not only as a religious observance but also as a public act of mourning and a call for justice

PHOTOS | ‘Pilgrims of Hope’: Major superiors’ Lenten walk confronts poverty...

The Confessio Peccati tradition is inspired by St. Pope John Paul II’s act of repentance in the Jubilee Year 2000

PHOTOS: Philippine Muslims celebrate Eid’l Fitr, mark end of Ramadan

Eid’l Fitr, also known as the "Feast of Breaking the Fast," signals the start of Shawwal, the tenth month of the Islamic calendar

Filipinos see pathway from poverty with virtual assistant jobs

No government figures for the sector as the role falls into no recognized job category, meaning legal protections are also non-existent

SPOTLIGHT: Climb Lower

Trekking through treacherous mountain paths to bring hope where none existed, their footsteps changed lives

Police memo links PH’s exit from money laundering ‘grey list’ to...

A memorandum issued by the CIDG Regional Field Unit based in La Union province reveals the existence of “Project ‘Exit the Greylist.’”

Nun combines psychiatry and spirituality to treat mental health disorders

The "compassion" element of her approach is deeply rooted in Catholic Christian spirituality, promoting genuine love and kindness toward patients

Submerged ecosystems: How dams threaten Apayao’s rich biodiversity

Apayao’s UNESCO biosphere faces threats as hydropower projects challenge renewable energy goals and environmental sustainability

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