CBCP urged to probe demolition of ‘La Pieta’ memorial park
Local council also calls for investigation
TACLOBAN CITY – The controversial demolition of the ‘La Pieta’ memorial park in Catbalogan City has now reached the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), following public uproar...
Maasin Cathedral elevated into a national shrine
Cardinal Advincula led the ceremony
TACLOBAN CITY – Cardinal Jose Advincula of the Archdiocese of Manila led the formal and solemn elevation of the Diocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption in Maasin City...
Borongan City gov’t hires former NPA rebels as forest guards
Program addresses security and environmental preservation
TACLOBAN CITY – The local government of Borongan City has launched an innovative initiative that merges environmental protection with efforts to combat insurgency by hiring former rebels as forest...
Borongan City project affected by USAID funding freeze
On orders of US Pres. Trump
TACLOBAN CITY – A climate resilience project in Borongan City led by the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is facing uncertainty after former U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a 90-day...
Eastern Samar town held Christmas lantern fest; now on its 6th year
TACLOBAN CITY - The entry of Barangays 1 and Camantang were the big winners in this year’s annual lantern festival in Can-avid, Eastern Samar.
The lantern festival, now on its sixth year, is not only...
Rep. Libanan urges PH and China to find ways to defuse maritime row
TACLOBAN CITY – House of Representatives Minority Leader Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan urged both the Philippines and China to collaborate in defusing escalating tensions over a maritime dispute, emphasizing the importance of diplomatic efforts in...