33 h. ago ‘Virgen sang Barangay’ receives episcopal coronation, the first in Bacolod diocese

The Diocese of Bacolod’s revered image of Virgen sang Barangay received an episcopal coronation on March 25, the Solemnity of the Annunciation. Bishop Patricio Buzon led the coronation, witnessed by hundreds of devotees and clergy from across the country at San Sebastian Cathedral in Bacolod City. The Virgen sang Barangay is the first Marian image […] The post ‘Virgen sang Barangay’ receives episcopal coronation, the first in Bacolod diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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35 h. ago Philippines Elected to United Nations Commission on Population and Development, Executive Board of UN Women, and Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS

Philippines Elected to United Nations Commission on Population and Development, Executive Board of UN Women, and Programme Coordinating Board of UNAIDS  Department of Foreign Affairs

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36 h. ago ‘Such a maniac’: Misamis Oriental gov’s sexist comment to nurses, nursing students earn condemnation

“Such a maniac.” This was the reaction of Filipinos who learned of the sexist remarks made by Misamis Oriental Gov. Peter Unabia about nurses and scholarships during a campaign sortie on Thursday, April 3, in Villanueva town. The 62-year-old politician, who is running for reelection in the 2025 midterm elections this May, sparked controversy after […] The post ‘Such a maniac’: Misamis Oriental gov’s sexist comment to nurses, nursing students earn condemnation appeared first on Interaksyon.

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54 h. ago READY FOR A NEW WEEK? 🌅 Tourists enjoy jet skiing while the sun sets in San Diego Beach, Lian, Batangas on Sunday. (Photos by Russell Palma/The Philippine STAR)

READY FOR A NEW WEEK? 🌅 Tourists enjoy jet skiing while the sun sets in San Diego Beach, Lian, Batangas on Sunday. (Photos by Russell Palma/The Philippine STAR)  Facebook

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59 h. ago Papal nuncio appoints temporary administrator for Tabuk vicariate

Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown has appointed a temporary administrator for the Apostolic Vicariate of Tabuk, which has been without a bishop since early February. In a deceree dated March 31, Brown named Fr. Sean Mejia “pro-apostolic vicar” of the ecclesiastical jurisdiction, which was left vacant after Bishop Prudencio Andaya Jr. was transferred to the […] The post Papal nuncio appoints temporary administrator for Tabuk vicariate appeared first on Interaksyon.

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61 h. ago OPINION: The recent approval of the US State Department for the sale of 20 F

OPINION: The recent approval of the US State Department for the sale of 20 F-16s to the Philippines aligns with the Trump administration’s mantra of “deterrence through strength” – the same message that US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth highlighted durin  Facebook

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3 d. ago US, Philippines, And Canada See Increased Air Traffic As United Airlines Adds New Flight Between Manila And San Francisco

US, Philippines, And Canada See Increased Air Traffic As United Airlines Adds New Flight Between Manila And San Francisco  Travel And Tour World

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5 d. ago Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents

A video of a congressional aspirant from the camp of Pasig City mayoral aspirant Sarah Discaya drew flak after he made sexually suggestive comments to female solo parents during his campaign. On the sixth day of the campaign period for the city’s 2025 elections, Discaya’s “Team Kaya This” held a caucus on Wednesday, April 2, […] The post Member of Pasig’s ‘Team Kaya This’ draws flak for suggestive joke to solo parents appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Is the Philippines ready for electric vehicles in 2025? Motoring columnist Atty Karen Jimeno weighs in

Is the Philippines ready for electric vehicles in 2025? Motoring columnist Atty Karen Jimeno weighs in  Tatler Asia

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6 d. ago Official logo unveiled for Asian Mission Congress 2025 in Malaysia

Asia’s Catholic bishops have unveiled the official logo for the Asian Mission Congress 2025 that will take place later this year in Malaysia. The logo was chosen from a design contest organized by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, which received 58 entries from 11 countries. Bishop George Pallipparambil of the Indian diocese of Miao, […] The post Official logo unveiled for Asian Mission Congress 2025 in Malaysia appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events

Amb. Rodolfo C. Severino Memorial Lecture: 2025 Philippine Elections: Global Developments and Their Impact on the Philippines | Events  Ateneo de Manila University

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7 d. ago Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese

The Diocese of San Jose de Nueva Ecija on Friday announced the election of Father Getty Ferrer as its diocesan administrator. The announcement came a day after Bishop Roberto Mallari was installed as the new bishop of Tarlac on March 27, leaving the San Jose diocese sede vacante. Mallari had served the Diocese of San […] The post Fr. Getty Ferrer elected administrator of San Jose de Nueva Ecija diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese

Pope Francis has elevated the National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians in Parañaque City to the rank of minor basilica. The parish announced its new designation Thursday, March 27. “Receiving this honor is truly a grace from God and a profound blessing for our national shrine and parish,” it said. According to Vatican News, […] The post Nat’l Shrine of Mary Help of Christians gets minor basilica status, first in Parañaque diocese appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Laguna shrine forms spiritual bond with Basilica of St. Vincent Ferrer in Spain

A shrine in Laguna province has been “spiritually twinned” with one of Spain’s most visited basilicas dedicated to Valencia’s patron, Saint Vincent Ferrer, a renowned Dominican friar and preacher who lived in the 1300s. The Diocesan Shrine of San Vicente Ferrer in Mamatid, a village in Cabuyao town, is the first church in the country […] The post Laguna shrine forms spiritual bond with Basilica of St. Vincent Ferrer in Spain appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago 2 Philippine shrines granted ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas

Two churches in the Philippines have been granted a new spiritual relationship with popular basilicas in Italy. The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Augustine in Baliwag, Bulacan announced Friday it was granted the “spiritual bond of affinity” with the Basilica di San Pietro in Ciel D’Oro, one of the most ancient churches in Pavia. […] The post 2 Philippine shrines granted ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Duterte’s downfall: will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Trump administration focus on military cooperation with Philippines

Trump administration focus on military cooperation with Philippines  AzerNews.Az

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1 week ago Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat

Hegseth tells Philippines the Trump administration will ramp up deterrence against China threat  KTVN

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1 week ago Viamericas rolls out open payment network in the Philippines

Viamericas rolls out open payment network in the Philippines  Electronic Payments International

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1 week ago LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections

LIVE UPDATES: Local campaign period kickoff – 2025 Philippine elections  Rappler

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