2 h. ago Priest calls Duterte’s arrest ‘a triumph of good against evil’

A Catholic priest known for helping families of victims of ‘drug war’ killings said Wednesday that the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte was “a triumph of good against evil.” Fr. Flavie Villanueva of the Society of the Divine Word described it a “moral victory”, saying it signified the nation’s reckoning with the deadly anti-drug […] The post Priest calls Duterte’s arrest ‘a triumph of good against evil’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Spanish priest Fr. Bernardo Blanco, former kidnap victim in Basilan, dies

Spanish missionary Fr. Bernardo Blanco, who was abducted in 1993 on the southern Philippine island of Basilan, died Monday in Quezon City. Blanco, a Claretian priest, died at 1:02 a.m. at Diliman Doctors Hospital, his congregation announced. He was 97. “We humbly ask you to remember him in your prayers,” the Claretians said. Blanco, a […] The post Spanish priest Fr. Bernardo Blanco, former kidnap victim in Basilan, dies appeared first on Interaksyon.

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4 d. ago I'm stranded in the Philippines and waiting to die with a rotting leg

I'm stranded in the Philippines and waiting to die with a rotting leg  Daily Mail

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6 d. ago ‘This one is for you’: Toyo Eatery’s head chef dedicates Asia’s 50 Best Award to Margarita Fores

The head chef of award-winning Makati-based restaurant, Toyo Eatery, earned another accolade after it earned the Gin Mare Art of Hospitality Award late last month. Chef Jordy Navarra dedicated this award to the late renowned chef Margarita Fores, who died at the age of 65 on February 11. READ: From Matteo Guidicelli to DOT secretary: How […] The post ‘This one is for you’: Toyo Eatery’s head chef dedicates Asia’s 50 Best Award to Margarita Fores appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Community cat in Makati dies after getting attacked by Chinese national

Trigger Warning: Content features image and descriptions of animal cruelty  A non-profit organization is seeking help to find a Chinese national who was spotted attacking a community cat in Ayala Triangle Gardens (ATG) which resulted in the animal’s death. CARA Welfare Philippines on Thursday, March 6, raised awareness about a 32-year-old man named “Shan Jiang” who […] The post Community cat in Makati dies after getting attacked by Chinese national appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago ‘X factor’: Netizen’s post about father’s cross mark on Ash Wednesday goes viral

A social media user’s post on X (formerly Twitter) went viral this Ash Wednesday, March 5, after she shared a screenshot of her father’s message, complaining about the ashes a priest placed on his forehead. Based on the photo, the ashes appeared to form an “X” instead of a cross. ‘ANO BA TONG TATAY KO […] The post ‘X factor’: Netizen’s post about father’s cross mark on Ash Wednesday goes viral appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Clip shows Spanish music festival attendees, not supporters of Philippines' impeached VP

Clip shows Spanish music festival attendees, not supporters of Philippines' impeached VP  Yahoo News UK

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1 week ago Hackman likely died nine days before he was found, sheriff says

Last signal from Hackman’s pacemaker was on February 17 Sheriff rules out carbon monoxide poisoning and foul play Unclear whether Hackman or Arakawa died first Actor Gene Hackman likely died nine days before he and his wife, Betsy Arakawa were found dead inside their home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the county sheriff said on […] The post Hackman likely died nine days before he was found, sheriff says appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Russian scuba divers die after getting swept away in Philippines

Russian scuba divers die after getting swept away in Philippines  UPI News

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1 week ago Russian divers die after being swept away off Verde Island, Philippines

Russian divers die after being swept away off Verde Island, Philippines  DIVE Magazine

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1 week ago Two tourists die when one has arm ripped off by shark and another drowns after they are swept away from their

Two tourists die when one has arm ripped off by shark and another drowns after they are swept away from their  Daily Mail

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2 w. ago Diving horror: Attacked by sharks, Russian tourist dies; another one drowns in Philippines

Diving horror: Attacked by sharks, Russian tourist dies; another one drowns in Philippines  The Tribune India

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2 w. ago Russian tourist dies after being attacked by sharks in Philippine diving spot, another drowns

Russian tourist dies after being attacked by sharks in Philippine diving spot, another drowns  The Hill

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2 w. ago Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39

Michelle Trachtenberg, an American actor known for her roles in the television series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Gossip Girl,” died on Wednesday, according to her public relations team. “It is with great sadness to confirm that Michelle Trachtenberg has passed away. The family requests privacy for their loss. There are no further details at […] The post Michelle Trachtenberg, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ actor, dead at 39 appeared first on Interaksyon.

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