Archdiocese of Cebu tells Sibonga parish church to take down LED board

Morexette Marie B. Erram 05/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Roman Catholic church here has instructed the parish priests of a centuries-old church to take down a light emitting diode (LED) board mounted on its front door. The Archdiocese of Cebu has…

Church visits are allowed only until 10 p.m. – Police chief

Emmariel Ares, Mark Bandolon 03/28/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Church visits on Maundy Thursday will only be allowed until 10 p.m. the chief of the Cebu City police announced on Thursday, March 28. Police Colonel Ireneo B. Dalogdog, City Director of the…

A brief background of the National Shrine of St. Joseph in Mandaue

Emmariel Ares, Mary Rose Sagarino 04/07/2023

MANDAUE CITY, Cebu—Among the oldest churches in Cebu is the National Shrine of St. Joseph located in barangay Centro, here. The Shrine is the only National Shrine in the Philippines dedicated to St. Joseph, said Archbishop Midiphyl…

Visita Iglesia: 7 churches to visit in Cebu during the Holy Week

Editorial team 04/06/2023

(UPDATED, March 2024) Have you decided on what churches to visit and where you can reflect on the passion of Christ for the Visita Iglesia this Maundy Thursday of Holy Week 2024? If you still have not…

Visita Iglesia: Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral, Carmelites Monastery Cebu

Vhenna Marie Mantilla and Jessa Ngojo 04/05/2023

CEBU City, Philippines— One thing that binds the Cebuanos since time immemorial is the shared responsibility of enriching the rich religious culture and being able to reflect on the most important week in the Church’s year.  Known…

Visita Iglesia: The Archdiocesan Shrine of the Immaculate Heart of Mary in Minglanilla

Morexette Marie B. Erram 04/05/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Every Holy Week, thousands of Catholic faithful congregate in the town of Minglanilla to celebrate Easter. The municipality’s Sugat Kabanhawan Festival, which depicts Christ’s resurrection and reuniting with His mother, the Virgin Mary,…

Vapers in indoor public spaces face fine of P5,000 to P20,000

Alden Monzon 12/24/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Hefty penalties ranging from P5,000 to P20,000 await smokers who will be caught using vapes in indoor public spaces, including government offices, schools, airports, and churches. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) released on Thursday…

CCPO : 105 cops to secure 36 churches for Misa de Gallo in Cebu City

Pegeen Maisie Sararana 12/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  A total of 105 policemen will be deployed to 36 big churches in Cebu City for the Misa de Gallo that will start on Dec. 16, 2022. Police Colonel Ireneo Dalogdog, chief of…

Mandaue disaster risk reduction personnel ready for Misa de Gallo, rains this Dec. — exec

Mary Rose Sagarino 12/09/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — The Mandaue City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) is now on heightened alert for the Misa de Gallo and possible rainy days ahead. CDRRMO head Buddy Alain Ybañez on Friday, Dec.…

Lapu police intensify preparations for Kalag-Kalag 2022

Futch Anthony Inso 10/20/2022

LAPU-LAPU CITY, Philippines — The Lapu-Lapu City Police Office (LCPO) has intensified its preparation for the upcoming observance of All Saints and All Souls Day on November 1 and 2, respectively. P/Col. Elmer Lim, OIC director of…

CBCP encourages faithful to return to Sunday Masses in churches

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 10/15/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — With the easing of the COVID-induced community restrictions and protocols, a conference of Catholic diocesan bishops has called on the faithful to physically attend Mass inside churches. In a circular addressed to all…

Abra residents camp out in fear of more earthquakes

Reuters 07/28/2022

VIGAN CITY, Philippines — Fearful residents in Abra spent the night sleeping outdoors after a powerful earthquake struck the northern island of Luzon, killing four people and injuring more than 130. Some people in the area said…

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