4 h. ago Cardinal Advincula visits Pasay jail, urges inmates to embrace hope

Cardinal Jose Advincula of Manila made a pastoral visit to inmates at Pasay City Jail on Tuesday, encouraging them to open their hearts to hope and compassion. Speaking during a special Mass, the cardinal emphasized that hardened hearts hinder relationships and solidarity. “An open heart binds us together as brothers and sisters,” Advincula said in […] The post Cardinal Advincula visits Pasay jail, urges inmates to embrace hope appeared first on Interaksyon.

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10 h. ago Davao archbishop urges prayer, not hatred as Duterte faces ICC trial

The Catholic archbishop of Davao has called on Filipinos to “reject hatred and division” and turn to prayer as former president Rodrigo Duterte faces trial at the International Criminal Court. Archbishop Romulo Valles, in a pastoral message to his flock, urged the faithful to choose “dialogue over discord” and “reconciliation over conflict” after Duterte’s arrest. […] The post Davao archbishop urges prayer, not hatred as Duterte faces ICC trial appeared first on Interaksyon.

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56 h. ago Nuncio urges’ recommitment to evengalization’ on Catarman diocese’s 50th anniversary

The Vatican’s ambassador to the Philippines on Tuesday led the 50th anniversary celebration of the Catarman diocese, encouraging the local Church to “recommit to evangelization.” Speaking during Mass at Catarman Cathedral, Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown urged the faithful to embrace their mission of spreading the Gospel. “It’s our responsibility to evangelize this generation by […] The post Nuncio urges’ recommitment to evengalization’ on Catarman diocese’s 50th anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago L.A. prosecutor says Menendez brothers must fully admit to lies to be freed

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Monday said Lyle and Erik Menendez must fully acknowledge lies they told about the shotgun murder of their parents 35 years ago before he would support their release from prison. “We have laid out a pathway for the Menendez brothers to potentially get out of jail. It […] The post L.A. prosecutor says Menendez brothers must fully admit to lies to be freed appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Asian bishops appoint Cardinal David to lead new synodality commission

An Asian bishops organization has created a new department to help local churches implement the synodal vision more effectively and has appointed Filipino Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David as its head. The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences said the “Commission for Synodality” aims to provide ongoing formation for bishops on synodality and create opportunities for resource-sharing […] The post Asian bishops appoint Cardinal David to lead new synodality commission appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago ‘Surprise guest’: Leopard cat spotted visiting Puerto Princesa hotel

An endangered leopard cat, locally known as “Tamaral” (Prionailurus bengalensis), was spotted wandering inside a hotel in Barangay San Jose, Puerto Princesa, Palawan on Thursday, March 13. According to G. Ruel Sangabriel, a hotel staff member, he initially mistook the animal for an ordinary cat, only to be shocked upon discovering it was a leopard […] The post ‘Surprise guest’: Leopard cat spotted visiting Puerto Princesa hotel appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Priest urges Catholics to reexamine faith after Duterte’s arrest

A Catholic priest has urged Filipinos to deeply examine their faith following the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Fr. Flavie Villanueva of the Society of the Divine Word urged Catholics to return to a Christ-centered faith rooted in discernment rather than one that condones violence. “I appeal to everyone to return to a discerning […] The post Priest urges Catholics to reexamine faith after Duterte’s arrest appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago China urges Philippines to halt South China Sea provocations

China urges Philippines to halt South China Sea provocations  China Daily

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5 d. ago Arrest of Philippines' Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC

Arrest of Philippines' Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC  Hindustan Times

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6 d. ago Philippines Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC

Philippines Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC  BBC.com

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6 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte is bound for ICC’s Hague jail with spartan cells and spiritual advisers

Philippines’ Duterte is bound for ICC’s Hague jail with spartan cells and spiritual advisers  The Japan Times

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6 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte Is Bound for ICC’s Hague Jail With Spartan Cells, Spiritual Advisers

Philippines’ Duterte Is Bound for ICC’s Hague Jail With Spartan Cells, Spiritual Advisers  Mint

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6 d. ago Philippines’ Duterte Bound for ICC’s Hague Jail With Spiritual Advisers and Volleyball

Philippines’ Duterte Bound for ICC’s Hague Jail With Spiritual Advisers and Volleyball  Bloomberg

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7 d. ago Vatican official urges Filipinos to trust only in God, resist false power

A visiting Vatican official in January urged Filipino Catholics to resist the temptation of seeking false power and to place their trust solely in God. Archbishop Giovanni Cesare Pagazzi, Secretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, emphasized that true sin lies not in seeking power, but in seeking it from the wrong sources. “The […] The post Vatican official urges Filipinos to trust only in God, resist false power appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago What’s on the menu: South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opens 2nd branch in Philippines

Masitda! South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opened its second branch at SM Mall of Asia on March 6, expanding the “revolutionary” way of enjoying pizza. CRAVING FOR PIZZA? 🍕 Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opened its second branch in the country at SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Thursday, March 6. Eat Pizza, which […] The post What’s on the menu: South Korean pizzeria Eat Pizza opens 2nd branch in Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice

Some Catholic bishops expressed hope that the arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte marks a step toward accountability and sets a precedent for addressing human rights violations in the country. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo […] The post Bishops say Duterte arrest a step toward accountability, justice appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Commissioner's Office of China’s FM in HK responds to question on former Philippine President Duterte's visit to HK

Commissioner's Office of China’s FM in HK responds to question on former Philippine President Duterte's visit to HK  Global Times

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9 d. ago Slovenia's foreign minister makes historic first visit to the Philippines

Slovenia's foreign minister makes historic first visit to the Philippines  Philstar.com

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9 d. ago Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen

MANILA — The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations, Manila’s defense ministry said on Friday. The agreement would establish a framework for increased military and defence cooperation and collaboration between the two nations and improve interoperability […] The post Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Visiting the Philippines’ Ifugao people and their mountain rice terraces

Visiting the Philippines’ Ifugao people and their mountain rice terraces  South China Morning Post

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