‘HOPE AMID CRISIS’

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Norman V. Mendoza, Vanessa Claire Lucero 01/21/2016

Clergy leaders highlight faith ahead of IEC event Amid pain and misery caused by poverty, terrorism and other adversities, the Filipino faithful were urged not to lose hope and to hold on to their Catholic faith. “Hope…

DSWD to install help desk at Eucharistic congress

PR 01/21/2016

AS the Archdiocese of Cebu wraps up its preparations for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC) that will officially start on January 24, the Department of Social Welfare and Development in Central Visayas (DSWD 7) has also…

Getting ready for the 51st IEC

Jobers R. Bersales 01/20/2016

At 4 o’clock this coming Sunday, January 24, thousands will converge at Plaza Independencia for the Holy Mass to officially open the 51st International Eucharistic Congress. Among them are the nearly 10,000 Catholic priests, religious  and laity…

Traffic, security plans being readied for IEC

Apple Ta-as, Marc Eric Cosep 01/19/2016

With less than a week to go, Cebu City Hall is finalizing traffic and security plans for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC). Rafael Yap, Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) chief, said yesterday’s traffic dry run was…

Three-day symposia on Eucharist start today

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/19/2016

ABOUT 1,800 participants, mostly students from schools in Cebu, will converge at the Cebu Doctors’ University (CDU) in Mandaue City starting today for the start of the three-day symposium on the Eucharist. The event is part of…

Streetkids to dine in seminary

Ador Vincent S. Mayol, Apple Ta-as, Marc Eric Cosep 01/19/2016

AT least 700 street kids will dine in the gymnasium of the Pope John XXIII Seminary on Saturday, January 23, a day before the International Eucharistic Congress. Fr. Carmelo Diola, chairman of the IEC solidarity and communion…

DepEd approves schedule of class suspensions

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 01/19/2016

THE Department of Education (DepEd) Cebu City Schools Division has identified specific schools that will be allowed to suspend classes during the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC). Cebu City Division Schools Asst. Superintendent Danilo Gudelosao said the…

Lapu-Lapu gears up for IEC, trains 200 boy scouts

Norman V. Mendoza 01/19/2016

More than 200 Boy Scouts in Lapu-Lapu City underwent a two-day training on first aid and disaster preparedness that started last Friday at Soong Elementary School in preparation for the 51st International Eucharistic Congress. Andy Berame, city…

Palma reminds Cebuanos to make room for God in their lives

Ador Vincent S. Mayol 01/17/2016

More than the dances and other forms of revelries, Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma called on devotees of the Sto. Niño to renew themselves and to make room for God in their lives at all times. Speaking before…

Filipino priest-in-training helps prepare Irish pilgrims for IEC

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 01/13/2016

A FILIPINO undergoing final religious formation in Dublin, Ireland is helping Irish pilgrims prepare for the 51st IEC to be held in Cebu City from January 24 to 31. In an online interview through the social networking…

Don’t replace Cebu City police chief — city officials

Nestle L. Semilla 01/10/2016

CEBU City officials including suspended Mayor Michael Rama are hoping that the Philippine National Police will not replace Senior Supt. Marciano Batiancela as acting Cebu City Police Office chief. Rama and Tinago barangay captain Joel Garganera, who…

PH Church wins the day on contraception issue

Malou Guanzon Apalisok 01/10/2016

When the team from the Vatican arrives in Cebu City on January 18, or six days ahead of the 51st International Eucharistic Congress (IEC), Archbishop Pierro Marini, chairman of the Pontifical Commission on the International Eucharistic Congress…

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