As the Lenten season draws to a close, Catholics around the world enter the most sacred period of the liturgical calendar — the Paschal Triduum. This three-day observance commemorates the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, forming the spiritual climax of Holy Week. Far more than a ritual observance, the Triduum invites the faithful…
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — With heavy hearts, the nation bids farewell to a true legend. Pilita Corrales, lovingly known as Asia’s Queen of Songs, has passed away. She was 85. The news was shared by her granddaughter, actress Janine Gutierrez, through a heartfelt Facebook post on Saturday. “Pilita touched the lives of many, not only with…
MANILA, Philippines – A Canadian court has dismissed the defamation case filed by Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) against the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) over a 2018 investigative series that alleged corruption, kidnapping, and murder within the politically influential Filipino church. The February 7 ruling, issued by Justice Kenneth Champagne of The King’s Bench, Winnipeg Centre,…
Alex Eala Pulls Off Stunning Upset Against World No. 2 Swiatek, Advances to Miami Open Semifinals Filipina tennis sensation Alex Eala made headlines after delivering a stunning upset at the Miami Open, defeating World No. 2 Iga Swiatek to advance to the semifinals. Eala showcased incredible skill and determination, overpowering the tournament’s top seed in…
ISABELA – The collapsed Cabagan-Santa Maria Bridge in Isabela had defects in all 12 of its segments, according to Senator Alan Peter Cayetano during the Senate Blue Ribbon Subcommittee hearing on Wednesday. Cayetano cited reports from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) between 2018 and 2020, which revealed cracks, snapped bolts, and deformed…
Miami Gardens, Florida – Filipino tennis sensation Alex Eala delivered a stunning upset against Australian Open champion Madison Keys on Day 6 of the Miami Open, securing a hard-fought victory at the Hard Rock Stadium on March 23, 2025. The 19-year-old Eala displayed her signature resilience and precision, holding her own against the experienced Keys…
Manila, Philippines – March 05, 2025 – The Catholic faith in the Philippines remains steadfast as millions of Filipinos gathered in churches nationwide to observe Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of the Lenten season. This sacred tradition, symbolized by the imposition of ashes, reminds the faithful of repentance, prayer, and renewal. Churches across Metro Manila,…
MANILA – “I’m not here to destroy public trust in COMELEC—I want to fix the system.” This was the firm statement of Atty. Jeryll Harold Respicio, vice mayoral candidate of Reina Mercedes, Isabela, as he responded to the cyber libel case filed against him by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC). Respicio is facing legal action…
CABAGAN, ISABELA – A portion of the Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge, a key infrastructure project under former President Rodrigo Duterte’s Build Build Build program, collapsed on February 27, 2025, despite undergoing retrofitting for earlier structural concerns. The 990-meter bridge, inaugurated in 2023, had been undergoing repairs when it gave way, involving four vehicles, including a dump…
Filipinos gathered on Tuesday to commemorate the 39th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, honoring the historic movement that restored democracy in 1986. The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led the flag-raising and wreath-laying ceremonies at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, while the Human Rights Violation Victims’ Memorial Commission held…