Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Committee on Basic Ecclesial Communities The Catholic Bishops’ Conference has designated 2017 as the year of the Parish as Communion of Communities. “This is a year when we more deeply discern not only the structures of governance of our dioceses and parishes but also…
At the opening day of WACOM4, Manila Cathedral, Philippines. Day 2: University of Santo Tomas Day 3: Saint Padre Pio Shrine, Santo Tomas Batangas
In People v Mateo in 2004, the Supreme Court says 71.77% of death penalty verdicts handed by lower courts were wrong. The SC reduced the sentences to life imprisonment and, even, acquittal. Camille Elemia @CamilleElemia Published 9:00 PM, December 03, 2016 Updated 10:44 PM, December 03, 2016 MANILA, Philippines –…
Makiisa, Makibahagi, Makilahok! Pamayanan ng Pag-ibig: Buhay na Ugnayan ni Kristo (Community of Love: A Living Relationship with Christ) “The new evangelizers are called to walk first on this Way that is Christ, to make others know the beauty of the Gospel that gives life. And on this Way, one…
WACOM IV – Philippines (January 16-20, 2017) Over-all Theme: COMMUNION IN MERCY, MISSION FOR MERCY (CALLED BY MERCY, SENT FOR MERCY) Throughout salvation history God is experienced as eternal and unending mercy (Psalm 86:15). He is a helper who gives his people hope. His merciful power is benevolent, and makes a faithful and enduring commitment. In the formation of Israel, the…
A Statement In Support of the 3rd Round of GRP-NDFP Formal Peace Talks The Philippine Ecumenical Peace Platform (PEPP)* enjoins the Filipino people and the international community to support the forthcoming third round of formal peace talks between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines (GRP) and the National…
Posted by: Center for Media Freedom and Responsibility Posted on: July 22, 2016, 6:19 pm Updated on: September 12, 2016, 3:28 pm AMONG THE first bills filed in the House of Representatives of the 17th Congress was House Bill No. 002 of Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez and Capiz Rep. Fredenil…
Published January 15, 2017, 12:10 AM by Manila Bulletin by Christina I. Hermoso and Mars W. Mosqueda, Jr. Devotees to the Santo Niño from different parts of the country celebrate today the Feast of the Child Jesus, which is traditionally marked with festive rites and grand processions. In Manila, 33 fiesta…
