MANILA, March 14, 2014— President Benigno Aquino III must accompany his apology to typhoon Yolanda victims with restitution, Catholic bishops said. The most important way to prove, they said, that the government is truly sorry for its highly criticized efforts in the aftermath of the typhoon is to ensure that the hurtful action is not repeated. Nevertheless, albeit it is “too late”, the bishops lauded the Chief Executive for his courage to apologize over his administration’s shortcomings.

The stage is set. And the four teams are all geared up to push their talents to the extreme, as Sunday All Stars presents an all-star all-out showdown based on the theme “ANGAS”!

The GMA Network portal - www.GMANetwork.com – was awarded best website in the Television category of the 6th Digital Filipino Web Awards on March 5 in Makati City.

Described as the most comprehensive media portal, GMANetwork.com has been a frequent hub of Kapuso netizens all over the globe for the latest news and updates on GMA programs and artists. It integrates the news, entertainment and other websites of GMA Network.

The Kapuso network earned a total of nine accolades in the first-ever Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP) Mabini Media Awards on Feb. 13.

GMA News TV’s original series “Bayan Ko” and “Titser” were both awarded for Outstanding Achievement in the Broadcast Media at the 8th Hildegarde Awards for Women in Media and Communications held last Saturday, March 8, at the St. Scholastica’s College in Manila .

“Together, both shows represent the best in Philippine television and serve as exemplars of what programming should be – entertaining, yes, but also relevant, inspiring and truly empowering,” said Hildegarde Awards Exec. Director Johnathan Libarios Rondina.

MANILA, March 7, 2014— For the third attempt, the Manila Cathedral is set to reopen its doors in time for the Holy Week next month, a church official said.

Monsignor Nestor Cerbo, its rector, said the target is to reopen the cathedral for the churchgoers starting on Palm Sunday, April 13 after two years of repair.

“As much as possible, we want it opened by Holy Week,” Cerbo said.

He, however, clarified that it remains indefinite as the project manager for the repair and restoration project is yet to make an assessment.

MANILA, Philippines – A back-to-form La Salle rebounded mightily from its previous setback to upset-conscious Ateneo, hacking out a vengeful 25-14, 25-20, 19-25, 26-24 victory to close in on the UAAP Season 76 women's volleyball title Saturday at a packed Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Stung by their shocking loss last Wednesday, the Lady Spikers got back hard at the Lady Eagles and imposed their dominance in the net as they picked up the pivotal triumph before a season-high crowd of 17, 501 fans.

The Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office dismissed the libel and unjust vexation cases filed by actress Sarah Lahbati against GMA Films President Anna Teresa Gozon-Abrogar due to lack of probable cause.

Putting together the country's most comprehensive one-stop shop online for disaster and emergency preparedness, GMA Network on Friday (Feb. 28) launched the IM Ready public safety portal in partnership with Google, leading traffic navigation app Waze, and key Philippine government agencies.

MANILA, Philippines - Former Camarines Sur Governor Luis Raymond Villafuerte preempted his arrest by posting bail on Thursday.

Prior to the bail, Sandiganbayan 5th Division issued a warrant of arrest February 7 against Villafuerte in connection with his alleged violations of the Anti-Graft and Corrupt Practices Act.

Principal complainant, former Board Member Carlo Batalla, thanks the Sandiganbayan for acting favorably on his complaint and prominent lawyers Raymond P. Fortun and Frumencio E. Pulgar for giving their services pro bono.