KALIBO, Aklan—The Diocese of Kalibo confirmed that the leaders of the Philippine Catholic Church including the papal nuncio will go to the province of Aklan for the plenary assembly on the rare occasion that it will be held outside of Metro Manila. According to Fr. Tudd Belandres, parish priest of St. John the Baptist Cathedral…
The Philippines has already surpassed their gold medal won in the last Southeast Asian Games. Based on the latest medal tally in the ongoing SEA Games in Cambodia, there are 58 gold medals, 86 silver and 116 bronze medals. Compared to the last SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam, the Philippines only won 52 gold medals….
Here are the names of the top 10 candidates who will continue to compete for the crown as Miss Universe Philippines 2023: 1. Makati City – Michelle Marquez Dee 2. Bohol – Pauline Amelinckx 3. Davao Oriental – Klyza Ferrando Castro 4. Baguio – Krishnah Marie Gravidez 5. Zambales – Christine Opiaza 6. Bacolod –…
Female acrobat Sun, along with fellow acrobat and husband Zhang, performed on the outdoor stage in Suzhou in Anhui province in China on April 15, Saturday. When the couple was lifted into the air 30 feet, the woman fell. He was rushed to the hospital but died. Based on the initial investigation, negligence occurred. Two…
Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is determined to get another gold medal. According to the Pinay weightlifter, she wants to repeat her gold medal win in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics. She added that he will do everything he can to get the said medal. She also advised fellow athletes that they should not give…
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that more than 150 Filipinos are requesting assistance from the government for their repatriation from Sudan amid the ongoing conflict between the Sudanese military and paramilitary groups. According to DFA Undersecretary Eduardo Jose de Vega, although only 300 Filipinos are registered living in Sudan, the Philippine Embassy has…
Typhoon Amang gained speed while remaining in the eastern part of the Philippines. Based on Bombo Weather Center data, it was last spotted at a distance of 270 km east of Virac, Catanduanes. This typhoon is moving westward at a speed of 30 kph. It has sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and…
The Paschal candle represents Christ, the Light of the World. The pure beeswax of which the candle is made represents the sinless Christ, who was formed in the womb of His Mother. The wick signifies His humanity, the flame, His Divine Nature, both soul and body. Five grains of incense inserted into the candle in…
Pope Francis is in South Sudan to fulfill his long-standing promise to visit the said country. This is the first time the Pope has visited South Sudan as part of his six-day visit to South Africans. Accompanying it on the trip are Archbishop Justin Welby who heads the Angelican Communion and Retired Rev. Iain Greenshields…
Pinoy Olympian Caloy Yulo has confirmed his participation in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games held in Cambodia from May 5 to 17. He said he wants to surpass the five gold medals he won at the 2022 SEA Games held in Vietnam. It clarified that it will no longer be able to play in the…