15 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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44 h. ago Draft Book of Common Prayer in Filipino prepared by the Episcopal Church in the Philippines

Draft Book of Common Prayer in Filipino prepared by the Episcopal Church in the Philippines  Anglican Ink

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5 d. ago ‘Shining beacon in the mist’: EJ Obiena praised for gold win at Taiwan tiff despite fog warning

Congratulations poured in for pole vault star EJ Obiena, who bagged a gold medal in the 2025 Taiwan International Pole Vault Championships despite receiving his first-ever “fog warning.” The World No. 4 pole vaulter cleared 5.50 meters amid foggy weather on Sunday, March 30, at the Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, Taiwan, his first outdoor […] The post ‘Shining beacon in the mist’: EJ Obiena praised for gold win at Taiwan tiff despite fog warning appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 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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5 d. ago Pinoys apologize to Kaufman after receiving messages from Duterte supporters

Filipinos extended their apologies to American horror writer Nicholas Kaufmann after some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte mistakenly messaged him on Facebook, confusing him with Duterte’s lead defense counsel. The lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, is a British-Israeli attorney who has previously defended individuals accused of war crimes and human rights violations. Kaufman’s clients include the […] The post Pinoys apologize to Kaufman after receiving messages from Duterte supporters appeared first on Interaksyon.

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5 d. ago Pinoys apologize to author Kaufmann after receiving messages from Duterte supporters

Filipinos extended their apologies to American horror writer Nicholas Kaufmann after some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte mistakenly messaged him on Facebook, confusing him with Duterte’s lead defense counsel. The lawyer, Nicholas Kaufman, is a British-Israeli attorney who has previously defended individuals accused of war crimes and human rights violations. Kaufman’s clients include the […] The post Pinoys apologize to author Kaufmann after receiving messages from Duterte supporters appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self

Videos capturing the “Antipolo road rage” incident, which escalated into a confrontation and a fatal shooting in Barangay Boso Boso, have been widely shared on social media. Footage shows an SUV driver, identified only as “Kenneth,” firing a handgun at motorcycle riders who were allegedly assaulting him on Sunday, March 30. In the process, Kenneth […] The post Debate raging over ‘Antipolo road rage’ and legal limits of ‘self-defense’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 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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6 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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7 d. ago Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass

A Catholic bishop on Saturday appealed for continued support for the Church’s prison ministry during a Mass celebrating its 50th anniversary. Bishop Oscar Jaime Florencio, chairman of the CBCP Episcopal Commission on Prison Pastoral Care, stressed the importance of sustaining efforts to assist persons deprived of liberty. “Fifty years is 50 years. We continually ask […] The post Bishop urges continued support for prison ministry at 50th anniversary Mass appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 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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8 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 Singer Cynthia Erivo honored with GLAAD Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy

LOS ANGELES — “Wicked” actor Cynthia Erivo received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, which is awarded to an LGBTQ+ media professional who has raised visibility and acceptance for the community. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), which is “a non-profit organization focused on […] The post Singer Cynthia Erivo honored with GLAAD Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Bishop calls Duterte’s ICC detention a chance ‘to return to God’

A senior Catholic bishop has described former President Rodrigo Duterte’s detention in The Hague as a “special grace,” urging his supporters to view it as a spiritual opportunity rather than political resistance. Bishop Patricio Buzon of Bacolod, citing Scripture, said that Duterte, who is approaching 80, is living on “borrowed time” and that his detention […] The post Bishop calls Duterte’s ICC detention a chance ‘to return to God’ appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago U2 to get highest honor at Britain’s Ivors songwriting awards

LONDON — Irish rockers U2 will receive the Ivors Academy Fellowship at this year’s Ivors, Britain’s annual awards for songwriters and screen composers, organizers said on Thursday. Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. will follow in the footsteps of Paul McCartney, Elton John and Kate Bush to receive the highest honor bestowed by the […] The post U2 to get highest honor at Britain’s Ivors songwriting awards appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago China ‘never received’ asylum application from former Philippine leader Duterte

China ‘never received’ asylum application from former Philippine leader Duterte  South China Morning Post

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2 w. ago China says it has not received any asylum application from Duterte

BEIJING — China has not received any application for asylum from Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Duterte’s trip to Hong Kong was for his personal holidays, ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular press conference. The former president was arrested on March 11 at Manila’s main airport on his […] The post China says it has not received any asylum application from Duterte appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago China says it has not received any asylum application from Philippines' Duterte

China says it has not received any asylum application from Philippines' Duterte  Reuters.com

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2 w. ago Episcopal Church in the Philippines and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente mark anniversary of concordat of full communion

Episcopal Church in the Philippines and the Iglesia Filipina Independiente mark anniversary of concordat of full communion  Anglican Ink

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2 w. ago Jiang Nan restaurant receives the first Michelle Lyn in the Philippines in a campaign by GIGIL

Jiang Nan restaurant receives the first Michelle Lyn in the Philippines in a campaign by GIGIL  Campaign Brief Asia

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