Tag: Manila
Photos: Chrism Mass in Manila
Typically held on Maundy Thursday or another day within Holy Week, this service involves the blessing or consecration of the sacred oils
Flowers for Lolas: Remembering the 1945 Rape of Manila
“The non-combatant victims of that tragic battle will remain forever in the hearts and minds of the Filipino people”.
Manila archbishop calls to ‘rethink’ pro-life strategy
The prelate spoke about the need for the Church to explore “new pathways” to better respond to the dominant values of contemporary times.
IN PHOTOS: Labor groups mark Bonifacio Day with demands for rights...
The labor groups appealed to all Filipinos to continue Bonifacio's quest for genuine freedom and national development
Manila cardinal to Filipinos abroad: Keep missionary spirit
The cardinal has been in Rome for the past three weeks attending the month-long Synod on Synodality convened by Pope Francis.
Philippine police rescue over 1,000 alleged trafficking victims
Chinese, Vietnamese, Singaporean, and Malaysian nationals were among those found when police raided buildings inside a compound in Manila
Manila declares Our Lady of Loreto ‘Patroness of Sampaloc’
Founded in 1613, the parish of Sampaloc located on J. Figueras St. (formerly called Bustillos) is home to the centuries-old image
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
June 24, non-working day in Manila; San Juan to hold ‘Wattah...
San Juan will be holding this year the “Wattah Wattah” Festival, the first time after it was suspended in 2020 due to the pandemic
UST rector cites importance of ‘remembering’ during Battle of Manila anniversary
“We can only make sense of the past by our ability to retell the story and acknowledging the pain and sufferings inflicted”