Filipinos commemorate the Araw ng Kagitingan, every year on April 9, to honor the courage and sacrifice of the “heroic defenders of Bataan” during World War II. It marks the fall of Bataan in 1942, when more…
Some love stories bloom quickly, burn brightly, and fade just as fast. Others take the long route through waiting, heartbreak, separation, and sacrifice before finally revealing their quiet power. My parents’ love story belongs to the latter.…
LONDON — Love and bacon hovered in the air of the Smalley house one sunny morning when Annie, 7, came to breakfast. A “baconaholic,” according to her father, Annie spied the last remaining strips of the intoxicating…
CEBU City, Philippines– In a world where parenthood is often associated with shared responsibilities, there are remarkable individuals who defy societal norms and take on the role of both mother and father. Mardy Paul Soco, 24, a…
The story is told about a man who called his friend, bragging that he is on an isolated island to spend some time in prayer and quiet during Holy Week. He even told his friend that he…
Being a predominantly Catholic nation, Filipinos regard the Lenten season as one of the most important religious events observed in the country. It is during this time where Filipino Catholics focus on growing closer to God through…
Cebu City, Philippines — Police Lieutenant Eddie Ric Yarag smoothened his uniform as he prepared to line up for a special ceremony. It is Tuesday, December 24, the day before Christmas. But Yarag, 42, is not at…
CEBU Archbishop Jose Palma urged the Catholic faithful to attend the Christmas nine day novena dawn Masses, not because of expectations of wishes coming true, but in the spirit of prayer, sacrifice and perseverance. “Many believe that…
Left with no other choice, Mandaue City Social Welfare, and Services (CSWS) Head Jessie Perez said they will have to make adjustments in their 2019 appropriation following cuts in their allocation. Opposition councilors approved only P25 million…
University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) forward RJ Dinolan has already sacrificed a lot in his long and illustrious career playing for the Jaguars. His ultimate sacrifice however, may come this Saturday as he foregoes attending the school’s…
WHATEVER BARUG MEMBERS DECIDE Convinced that a divided house would stand no chance against a formidable foe, members of the United Barug Team Rama (formerly Barug Team Rama–PDP Laban) decided that there must be only one from…
Thousands of locals and tourists climbed Mount Bromo early Sunday for a lavish religious ceremony that involves throwing ritual offerings into the smouldering crater of an active volcano in Indonesia’s tribal hinterlands. Each year people from the…
