10 h. ago Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday

Pope Leo XIV has accepted the resignation of Bishop Jose Corazon Tala-oc as head of the Diocese of Kalibo, the diocese announced Monday— his 75th birthday. Under canon law, bishops are required to submit their resignation to the pope upon reaching age 75, though it is uncommon for the resignation to be accepted the same […] The post Pope accepts resignation of Kalibo bishop on his 75th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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26 h. ago Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’

The Diocese of Legazpi has condemned what it described as worsening environmental degradation in Albay province, blaming irresponsible quarrying, deforestation and a lack of public consultation on infrastructure projects as evidence of “systemic neglect.” In a pastoral statement issued Sunday, Bishop Joel Baylon and the diocesan clergy urged government officials and the public to take […] The post Legazpi diocese blasts environmental crisis, cites ‘systemic neglect’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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35 h. ago Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati

The Vatican announced Friday that Blessed Carlo Acutis and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, two young Catholics beloved for their vibrant faith and witness to holiness, will be canonized together on Sept. 7. The date was set during the first ordinary public consistory of cardinals of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate, held June 13 at the Apostolic […] The post Carlo Acutis to be canonized September 7 with Pier Giorgio Frassati appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago Infanta prelature to welcome new bishop on 75th founding anniversary

The Prelature of Infanta will welcome a new shepherd, Fr. Dave Dean Capucao, as he is ordained and installed as bishop on Sept. 5, 2025— a date that also marks the ecclesiastical jurisdiction’s 75th founding anniversary. The episcopal ordination and canonical installation will take place at 9 a.m. at Saint Mark Cathedral and Infant Jesus […] The post Infanta prelature to welcome new bishop on 75th founding anniversary appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago ‘Apology not accepted’: Dizon rejects bus company’s statement on viral ‘racing’ video

Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon did not accept the apology from the bus company whose units were allegedly seen racing each other in Nueva Vizcaya. In a statement released by the Department of Transportation (DOTr), Dizon said he is not accepting the apology and explanation of GV Florida Transport, Inc. regarding the viral video showing its units […] The post ‘Apology not accepted’: Dizon rejects bus company’s statement on viral ‘racing’ video appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV received papal representatives at the Vatican on Tuesday, reminding them that the Church “will always defend the sacrosanct right to believe in God” and that this life “is not at the mercy of the powers of this world.” In the June 10 speech delivered in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican […] The post Pope Leo XIV: The Church ‘will always defend the sacred right to believe in God’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV on Saturday urged Catholics to embrace the Holy Spirit as a source of freedom and grace, addressing a crowd of tens of thousands during his first Pentecost as pope and calling on the faithful to adopt “the way of the Beatitudes” to spread the Gospel message. The pontiff addressed a massive […] The post Pope Leo XIV at Pentecost: The Holy Spirit ‘teaches us to walk together in unity’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case

The social action arm of the Catholic Church has called for “moral courage” in the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo, president of Caritas Philippines, urged the Senate to act on the case with urgency while maintaining “utmost integrity” and a strong commitment to the rule of law. “Let this […] The post Church’s social action arm urges ‘moral courage’ in VP Duterte impeachment case appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Pinoys react amid unconfirmed reports of Anne Jakrajutatip’s resignation from JKN Global Group

Filipinos, known for their strong support of beauty pageants, reacted to unconfirmed reports that Miss Universe Organization (MUO) owner Anne Jakrajutatip resigned from JKN Global Group. At least three Thai news outlets have reported Anne’s resignation following allegations of falsified financial statements made by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Thailand. On Friday, June […] The post Pinoys react amid unconfirmed reports of Anne Jakrajutatip’s resignation from JKN Global Group appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Pope Leo XIV spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call Wednesday afternoon. “The pope made an appeal for Russia to take a gesture that would favor peace, emphasizing the importance of dialogue to create positive contacts between the parties and seek solutions to the conflict,” Holy See Press Office Director Matteo Bruni […] The post Pope Leo XIV has phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza

Prior to his death, Pope Francis donated the popemobile he used during his visit to Bethlehem in May 2014 to be turned into a mobile clinic to assist children in the Gaza Strip. The initiative was personally entrusted by the late pontiff to Caritas Jerusalem to respond to the grave humanitarian emergency in Gaza, where […] The post Popemobile converted into ambulance blocked from entering Gaza appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after ‘bold reset’ call

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a “bold reset” of his administration, his executive secretary said on Tuesday. READ: Marcos Cabinet shake-up fuels ‘loyalty check’ speculations The call for “courtesy resignations” came in the wake of the disappointing performances by Marcos-backed candidates in […] The post Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after ‘bold reset’ call appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines' CJ Opiaza crowned Miss Grand International, after India's Rachel Gupta resigned

Philippines' CJ Opiaza crowned Miss Grand International, after India's Rachel Gupta resigned  Gulf News

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV says marriage is ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’

VATICAN— Pope Leo XIV declared marriage is “not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman” and families are “the cradle of the future of humanity” as he celebrated Mass for thousands of pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly […] The post Pope Leo XIV says marriage is ‘not an ideal but the measure of true love between a man and a woman’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Diocese launches heritage program to preserve Catholic legacy in Cavite

A Catholic diocese has launched its first flagship program aimed at strengthening the preservation of Catholic cultural heritage in Cavite province. The program, titled PAMANAMPALATAYA: Masterclass on Religious Cultural Heritage, was held May 24 at the Bishop Artemio Casas Hall in Imus. Organized by the Imus’ diocese’s Ministry on the Cultural Heritage of the Church, […] The post Diocese launches heritage program to preserve Catholic legacy in Cavite appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Pope Leo XIV to meet priests of Rome on June 12, including Filipinos

Pope Leo XIV will hold his first meeting with all priests assigned in Rome on June 12, including several Filipino clergy. The Diocese of Rome said the private audience will take place at 10 a.m. in the Vatican’s Paul VI Hall, which seats up to 6,300 people. The gathering will be the pope’s first official […] The post Pope Leo XIV to meet priests of Rome on June 12, including Filipinos appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Sara’s Birthday Wish: Bring Former President Duterte Back To Philippines

Sara’s Birthday Wish: Bring Former President Duterte Back To Philippines  OneNews.PH

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2 w. ago Marcos instructs heads of firms owned or controlled by government to resign

MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has instructed heads of companies owned or controlled by his government to submit “courtesy” resignations, his office said on Thursday. The instruction follows a similar call for department secretaries to submit their resignations in a move to reenergise his administration in the second half of his presidency. —Reporting Karen Lema; Writing […] The post Marcos instructs heads of firms owned or controlled by government to resign appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul

Philippines: Entire PAGCOR Board Resigns Amid President Marcos Government Overhaul  Casino.org

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2 w. ago Philippines: Entire PAGCOR board submits courtesy resignations ahead of palace directive

Philippines: Entire PAGCOR board submits courtesy resignations ahead of palace directive  Yogonet

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