9 h. ago Bishop urges pullout of private guards from southern Palawan islet

A Catholic bishop has joined calls for the immediate pullout of private security forces occupying an island in southern Palawan that is being considered for an eco-luxury tourism project. About 80 security guards have been deployed in Sitio Mariahangin in Barangay Bugsuk, Balabac, Palawan, since April 4. Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa said the […] The post Bishop urges pullout of private guards from southern Palawan islet appeared first on Interaksyon.

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13 h. ago Bishop calls on faithful to ‘actively work for peace’ amid Abra killings

A Catholic bishop is urging the faithful to “actively work for peace” amid a surge in what are believed to be politically related killings in the northern province of Abra. Bishop Leopoldo Jaucian of Bangued said the “senseless violence and bloodshed” in the province is a call for all believers to take an active role […] The post Bishop calls on faithful to ‘actively work for peace’ amid Abra killings appeared first on Interaksyon.

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53 h. ago TCL Philippines unveils new offerings at 25th anniversary celebration

TCL Philippines unveils new offerings at 25th anniversary celebration  GadgetMatch

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56 h. ago Catholic schools to gov’t: Protect rights of residents in disputed Palawan islet

The nation’s largest association of Catholic schools is urging the government to protect the rights of indigenous peoples and local communities facing eviction in southern Palawan. In a statement, the Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines expressed solidarity with the IPs, fisherfolk, and residents of Sitio Mariahangin, a remote islet village in Balabac town, who […] The post Catholic schools to gov’t: Protect rights of residents in disputed Palawan islet appeared first on Interaksyon.

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56 h. ago PH Consulate General in San Francisco Urges Public to Support Filipino

PH Consulate General in San Francisco Urges Public to Support Filipino-American Food Businesses For 2025 Filipino Food Crawl - Bay Area  Department of Foreign Affairs

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4 d. ago Morocco, Philippines celebrate 50th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties

Morocco, Philippines celebrate 50th Anniversary of establishment of diplomatic ties  The North Africa Post

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9 d. 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan

A Catholic bishop appealed to authorities to take action following a renewed tension between armed guards and indigenous residents of a disputed island in Palawan province. Tensions erupted Friday after about 80 armed guards entered Mariahangin, an island settlement in Bugsuk village, Balabac town. The incident sparked fear among residents, who worry about possible displacement […] The post Bishop urges gov’t action as tensions rise over disputed island in Palawan appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

MANILA — Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound and head […] The post Families of drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks

Families of Philippine drug war victims fight back, urge probe into online attacks  Reuters

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1 week ago Coffee shop calls for support for another cafe after overstaying group encounter

A coffee shop in Taytay, Rizal urged followers to support another local cafe visited by a group that overstayed for hours and only ordered drinks. The Fifth Cafe, also known as The Fifth, shared its side of the story after members of a Christian organization left negative reviews following a reminder about their hours-long stay. […] The post Coffee shop calls for support for another cafe after overstaying group encounter appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago China urges Philippines to avoid provocations over Taiwan issue

China urges Philippines to avoid provocations over Taiwan issue  Dimsum Daily

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2 w. ago China urges Philippines to refrain from playing with fire regarding Taiwan question

China urges Philippines to refrain from playing with fire regarding Taiwan question  Xinhua

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2 w. ago China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question

China urges Philippines not to play with fire on Taiwan question  Rappler

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago China urges Philippine not to play with fire on Taiwan question

China urges Philippine not to play with fire on Taiwan question  Bangkok Post

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2 w. ago New Travel Warning – China against Citizens To Take Urgent Safety Precautions As Security Threats Surge In The Philippines

New Travel Warning – China against Citizens To Take Urgent Safety Precautions As Security Threats Surge In The Philippines  Travel And Tour World

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2 w. 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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2 w. ago Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails

NEW YORK — The U.S. Surgeon General’s warning of an increased risk of cancer from drinking alcohol may end up resonating most with younger Americans – who in recent years were already turning to mocktails and juices instead of alcoholic drinks. READ: US surgeon general urges cancer warnings for alcoholic drinks It is unclear whether Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s suggestion […] The post Even before US alcohol warning, younger Americans were turning to mocktails appeared first on Interaksyon.

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