VATICAN— Here is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines on March 14, 2021: “God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son” (Jn 3:16). This is the heart of the Gospel; this is the…
MANILA-The number of new COVID-19 cases continues to rise after the Department of Health (DOH) reported 5,404 new cases today. This is considered the fourth highest new coronavirus cases recorded since the pandemic began in the Philippines. Based on DOH data, the highest of more than 5,400 was recorded today since August 14, 2020 where…
DOJ Secretary Sec. Menardo Guevarra now hopes that the special investigating team will succeed. They will investigate the deaths of nine activists in Calabarzon who are subject to warrants of arrests is all set. Guevarra said that after the DoJ referred the investigation into the deaths of nine people to Administrative Order (AO) 35. It…
Message from Pope Francis circulating on the internet is fake but meaningful There is a message circulating on the Internet from Pope Francis, a retelling of his message around the world. Compelling, inspiring – and fake news too. In fact it is an almost verbal translation of a Portuguese text entitled “Palco de vida” (Stages…
The Phivolcs intensified their vigilance on the Taal volcano, after the recorded abnormality from the volcano increased. In just the past 24 hours, up to 252 volcanic earthquakes have been recorded, including 17 episodes of volcanic tremor lasting up to five minutes. Its main crater still has moderate emission, with steam-laden plumes reaching heights…
VATICAN— Here is the full text of Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle’s message to Pope Francis at the end of Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the 500 Years of Christianity in the Philippines: Holy Father, The Filipino migrants in Rome want to express our gratitude to you for leading us in this Eucharistic celebration…
SOURCE: CBCP NEWS The Vatican has released a copy of the Mass booklet that will be used for this Sunday’s Papal Mass to mark 500 years of Catholic faith in the Philippines. Published by the Office of the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff, the booklet contains texts and songs in Italian, English, Filipino, Cebuano…
CAUAYAN CITY-76 new COVID-19 positives were recorded in Isabela. As a result, 674 active cases increased while 17 were cured. According to the provincial government, 24 of the new cases are from Santiago City, 15 in Cabagan, 9 in Roxas, 6 each in Jones and Ilagan City, 4 Sta. Maria, 2 each in the towns…
The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has already filed several criminal charges against 11 people in connection with the death of flight attendant Christine Dacera. Those charged in the case include Mark Anthony Rosales, Rommel Galido, John Pascual dela Serna III, Darwin Joseph Macalla, Gregorio Angelo Rafael de Guzman, Jezreel Rapinan, Alain Chen, Reymar Englis,…
President Rodrigo Duterte’s economic managers are still pushing for the country’s economic reopening despite the soaring number of COVID-19 cases. In a joint statement, nima stressed acting Socioeconomic Planning Sec. Karl Kendrick Chua, Finance Sec. Carlos Dominguez III, and Budget Sec. Wendel warned that it can still be done safely especially as the government’s vaccination…