On the fifth anniversary of his Apostolic Exhortation, “Christus vivit (Christ is alive)” on Holy Monday, Pope Francis reminded young Catholics worldwide to remain in “friendship with Christ” by allowing themselves to “make a mess”—in a good way. Pope Francis issued the statement as reported by the Vatican News, saying …
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PH lauds United Nations Gaza ceasefire call
The Philippines on Tuesday lauded the United Nations Security Council for adopting a resolution that calls for an immediate ceasefire in war-torn Gaza, saying it was “long overdue” and must be implemented “immediately.” Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said the Philippines supports the resolution, which also calls for …
Read More »PH, China in WPS call
Manila, Beijing trade diplomatic protests over latest clash Manila and Beijing traded diplomatic protests on Monday, with China making “stern representations” during a phone call between deputy foreign ministers of both countries. This was after a China Coast Guard vessel damaged a Philippine supply ship with a water cannon near …
Read More »DOJ to Teves: Face charges in Manila, not at UN HR body
Arnolfo Teves Jr. The Department of Justice urged expelled Negros Oriental congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. to face the charges against him in the Philippines, not before any international body like the United Nations Human Rights Council. “We do not recognize or acknowledge any camp that refuses to go through our …
Read More »Big price hike of P2.20/l for gasoline, P1.40/l for diesel slated today
Oil firms implemented a big oil price hike of P2.20 per liter for gasoline effective 6 a.m. Tuesday to reflect the movement of prices in the world oil market. Diesel prices also went up by P1.40 per liter and kerosene by P1.30 per liter. PTT Philippines, Jetti Petroleum and Seaoil …
Read More »Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon
This handout satellite image released by Maxar Technologies on March 24, 2024 and dated March 23, 2024 shows an overview of waters where the Philippines said the China Coast Guard blocked their supply vessel and damaged it with water cannon, during a Philippine supply mission near Second Thomas Shoal in …
Read More »Teves’ lawyers planning to bring case to UN body
Arnolfo Teves Jr. As NBI team comes home from Timor Leste sans ex-solon The team of lawyers representing former Negros Oriental third district congressman Arnolfo Teves Jr. vowed to exhaust all legal options to stop his return or deportation to the Philippines, including bringing his case before the United Nations …
Read More »3 Pinoys hurt in latest water cannon attack
Three Filipino soldiers were reported injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a Philippine supply vessel near a South China Sea reef, National Security Adviser Eduardo Año said on Sunday. The United States and multiple other countries denounced China for its “dangerous actions” that could destabilize …
Read More »Speaker welcomes majority public support for economic Cha-cha
Speaker Martin Romualdez Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Sunday welcomed the majority support of the people for economic constitutional reforms. Other leaders of the House of Representatives also welcomed the latest survey results indicating widespread support for Charter change, describing it as a significant endorsement of the need for constitutional …
Read More »PHL strongly condemns Russia concert venue attack
The picture shows the burning Crocus City Hall concert hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, near Moscow, on March 22, 2024. Gunmen opened fire at the concert hall, leaving over 100 dead and several wounded before a major fire spread through the building, Moscow’s mayor and Russian news agencies …
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