Share |

Content about Religion

January 7, 2012
Robredo enforces ' no habitation' in mining sites

PANTUKAN, Compostela Valley ,Philippines (Jan 7, 2012) – A day after a landslide killed 27 people in this mining town, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo orders the closure of high-risk mining tunnels and demolition of surrounding structures in an effort to prevent communities from inhabiting risky gold rush sites.

The military, in coordination with the LGUs, will enforce the closure order of the tunnels within the week.

PANTUKAN, Compostela Valley ,Philippines (Jan 7, 2012) – A day after a landslide killed 27 people in this mining town, Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse Robredo orders the closure of high-risk mining tunnels and demolition of surrounding structures in an effort to prevent communities from inhabiting risky gold rush sites.

The military, in coordination with the LGUs, will enforce the closure order of the tunnels within the week.

September 20, 2011
Yet another successful trade fair

NAGA CITY (Sep 20, 2011) - The week-long second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) at SM Naga City was another huge success.

The annual trade fair goes by the theme, "alleviating poverty through entrepreneurship."

"Have we achieved the purpose/objective for which we organized this event?", Rev. Fr. Marcel Emmanuel Real (Project Director) asked on the closing night of the second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) last September 18, 2011 (Sunday). Many say it did...

NAGA CITY (Sep 20, 2011) - The week-long second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) at SM Naga City was another huge success.

The annual trade fair goes by the theme, "alleviating poverty through entrepreneurship."

"Have we achieved the purpose/objective for which we organized this event?", Rev. Fr. Marcel Emmanuel Real (Project Director) asked on the closing night of the second Bishop Francisco Gainza Trade Fair (BFGTF) last September 18, 2011 (Sunday). Many say it did.

June 27, 2011
"No wang-wang" is P-Noy's only achievement - Archbishop Cruz

MANILA, Philippines (June 27, 2011) - Time and again, sky-high expectation generated by euphoria and unquenchable thirst for change is proving to be the vulnerability of popularly chosen leaders.

MANILA, Philippines (June 27, 2011) - Time and again, sky-high expectation generated by euphoria and unquenchable thirst for change is proving to be the vulnerability of popularly chosen leaders.

It hounded Cory Aquino in the later years of her presidentcy. Three years into the Obama presidency, many US voters are still wondering when the candidate Barack Obama shall finally shine. The current Philippine President Benigno C. Aquino III, who also replaced a highly unpopular predecessor, has to contend with it.

January 5, 2012
Church, city govt working for a peaceful Nazarene procession

MANILA, Jan. 3, 2012—With millions of devotees expected to join the annual fiesta of the Black Nazarene, Church officials are coordinating with city officials for a peaceful and orderly procession of the miraculous image from Luneta to Quiapo Church on January 9. Quiapo church officials led by parish priest and Rector Msgr. Clemente Ignacio have been in meetings with City Hall officials, National Parks Authorities and other line agencies of the government since last August to ensure a safe and orderly transfer of the icon. Considered the biggest fiesta celebration and longest procession in the Philippines, the annual religious event usually draws around 6 to 7 million devotees nationwide.

MANILA, Jan. 3, 2012—With millions of devotees expected to join the annual fiesta of the Black Nazarene, Church officials are coordinating with city officials for a peaceful and orderly procession of the miraculous image from Luneta to Quiapo Church on January 9.

Quiapo church officials led by parish priest and Rector Msgr. Clemente Ignacio have been in meetings with City Hall officials, National Parks Authorities and other line agencies of the government since last August to ensure a safe and orderly transfer of the icon.

January 2, 2012
CBCP President: New Year’s Message 2012

My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ:

Maayong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan!

As we thank God for the many blessings He bestowed on us last year, we offer Him praise and thanksgiving as He brings us to another year, the New Year 2012.

My dear brothers and sisters in Jesus Christ:

Maayong Bag-ong Tuig kaninyong tanan!

As we thank God for the many blessings He bestowed on us last year, we offer Him praise and thanksgiving as He brings us to another year, the New Year 2012.

January 2, 2012
Educating young people in justice and peace

Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the Celebration of the World Day of Peace, 1 January 2012

Message of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI for the
Celebration of the World Day of Peace, 1 January 2012

1. THE beginning of a new year, God’s gift to humanity, prompts me to extend to all, with great confidence and affection, my heartfelt good wishes that this time now before us may be marked concretely by justice and peace.

January 2, 2012
Year-ender report: The crusade for a culture of life

MANILA, Dec. 31, 2011–The crusade for a culture of life is an advocacy of truth, and based on the goings-on in 2011 alone, the pro-life advocacy has covered a lot of ground and, inadvertently, saw much success in promoting the truth.

Though reproductive health (RH) legislation in the Philippines is not new — being proposed, discussed, rejected and resurrected for decades now — 2012 saw significant developments in its promotion as well as in its opposition. The year ended with the RH bill reaching the period of interpellation in both chambers of Congress, heated debates in progress when legislative sessions went on adjournment on the final month of the year. Mass actions such as rallies and prayer vigils to express opposition to the bill happened not just in the country’s capital, but in many other cities in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Civil society seemed to wake up to the folly of the legislative measure and wanted to be heard loud and clear.

MANILA, Dec. 31, 2011–The crusade for a culture of life is an advocacy of truth, and based on the goings-on in 2011 alone, the pro-life advocacy has covered a lot of ground and, inadvertently, saw much success in promoting the truth.

December 29, 2011
On New Year’s Day STATE OF THE NATION 2011: THE GMA NEWS TV YEAREND REPORT

Heartbreaking tragedies and heartwarming tales of generosity and heroism.  Crippling crises and empowering developments.  Shameful scandals and inspiring comebacks.

All these characterized the news of 2011, a year that started with so much optimism and potential, yet would end with the country in a state of calamity. 

Heartbreaking tragedies and heartwarming tales of generosity and heroism.  Crippling crises and empowering developments.  Shameful scandals and inspiring comebacks.

All these characterized the news of 2011, a year that started with so much optimism and potential, yet would end with the country in a state of calamity. 

December 27, 2011
Bishop calls for communal action to protect environment

ILIGAN City, Dec. 26, 2011—A Catholic bishop urged people to look deeply into the issue of environmental destruction that contributed greatly to the tragedy that struck the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

Iligan bishop Elenito Galido called for a communal action to protect and preserve the environment from further destruction.

ILIGAN City, Dec. 26, 2011—A Catholic bishop urged people to look deeply into the issue of environmental destruction that contributed greatly to the tragedy that struck the cities of Cagayan de Oro and Iligan.

Iligan bishop Elenito Galido called for a communal action to protect and preserve the environment from further destruction.

Cagayan de Oro and Iligan were the two cities worst hit by typhoon Sendong in a flash flood that killed thousands and left hundreds missing.

December 27, 2011
CWL asserts pro-life stand, promotes NFP

MATI City, Dec. 26, 2011—The Catholic Women’s League in the Diocese of Mati publicly proclaimed their unequivocal stand in defense of life and the promotion of the Natural Family Planning (NFP) method of birth regulation.

CWL diocesan president Norma Lanaban of Banganga unit stressed the group’s position against the reproductive health bill during its general assembly last December 18 at the Clergy compound in Mati City.

MATI City, Dec. 26, 2011—The Catholic Women’s League in the Diocese of Mati publicly proclaimed their unequivocal stand in defense of life and the promotion of the Natural Family Planning (NFP) method of birth regulation.

CWL diocesan president Norma Lanaban of Banganga unit stressed the group’s position against the reproductive health bill during its general assembly last December 18 at the Clergy compound in Mati City.

December 23, 2011
A Time to Grieve, A Time to Build

Christmas is a time of rejoicing. But this year in Cagayan de Oro we mourn and express our condolence for all those who have perished in the wake of Typhoon Sendong on Dec. 16-17.

In some places entire families have been washed away by the rampaging waters of Cagayan de Oro River. Others died in their sleep trapped inside their homes by the sudden rise of flood waters that reached unprecedented levels past midnight.

 

Christmas is a time of rejoicing. But this year in Cagayan de Oro we mourn and express our condolence for all those who have perished in the wake of Typhoon Sendong on Dec. 16-17.

In some places entire families have been washed away by the rampaging waters of Cagayan de Oro River. Others died in their sleep trapped inside their homes by the sudden rise of flood waters that reached unprecedented levels past midnight.

December 23, 2011
Bacolod youth join nationwide tree planting activity

BACOLOD City, Dec. 22, 2011— In response to the invitation of the Episcopal Commission on Youth to plant at least one million trees nationwide, the Diocesan Commission on Youth planted at least 300 seedlings at Sitio Lantawan, Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City last December 11.

The Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), on the celebration of its 25th year, has urged the Filipino youth to concretely express their love for Mother Earth by protecting, preserving and restoring the environment through various activities, including tree planting.

BACOLOD City, Dec. 22, 2011— In response to the invitation of the Episcopal Commission on Youth to plant at least one million trees nationwide, the Diocesan Commission on Youth planted at least 300 seedlings at Sitio Lantawan, Brgy. Guimbalaon, Silay City last December 11.

The Episcopal Commission on Youth (ECY), on the celebration of its 25th year, has urged the Filipino youth to concretely express their love for Mother Earth by protecting, preserving and restoring the environment through various activities, including tree planting.

December 23, 2011
CDO Archdiocese helps re-build lives in the face of grief

 

<p>
CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 23, 2011&mdash;Christmas is a time of rejoicing, but for thousands of families in Cagayan de Oro City, it&rsquo;s a time of grief, of rebuilding lives and homes.</p>
<p>
With thousands of families huddled in evacuation centers, the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is faced with the great challenge of helping families re-build their lives and homes after rampaging flash floods destroyed properties and killed many.</p>

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 23, 2011—Christmas is a time of rejoicing, but for thousands of families in Cagayan de Oro City, it’s a time of grief, of rebuilding lives and homes.

With thousands of families huddled in evacuation centers, the Archdiocese of Cagayan de Oro is faced with the great challenge of helping families re-build their lives and homes after rampaging flash floods destroyed properties and killed many.

December 23, 2011
Jaro archbishop urges faithful to help typhoon victims

JARO, Iloilo City, Dec. 22, 2011—Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo has called on the faithful to help victims of Typhoon Sendong which laid to waste vast areas of Northern Mindanao, in particular Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities.

In a circular released December 20, Lagdameo urged the clergy “to encourage our parishioners to help with the spirit of God who generously gave His Son that we may experience what Christmas is.”

JARO, Iloilo City, Dec. 22, 2011—Jaro Archbishop Angel Lagdameo has called on the faithful to help victims of Typhoon Sendong which laid to waste vast areas of Northern Mindanao, in particular Cagayan de Oro and Iligan cities.

In a circular released December 20, Lagdameo urged the clergy “to encourage our parishioners to help with the spirit of God who generously gave His Son that we may experience what Christmas is.”

December 22, 2011
Declare Cagayan de Oro river basin protected watershed area, Aquino urged

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 20, 2011—Civil society groups and local government units of Cagayan de Oro City and nearby towns called on President Benigno Aquino III to declare Cagayan de Oro river basin a protected watershed area to shield it from further exploitation.

The multi sectoral groups said the devastation brought by Typhoon Sendong was “the result of irresponsible and wanton exploitation of our watershed forests, leading to river siltation which reduced the city’s capacity to hold enormous water load.”

 

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 20, 2011—Civil society groups and local government units of Cagayan de Oro City and nearby towns called on President Benigno Aquino III to declare Cagayan de Oro river basin a protected watershed area to shield it from further exploitation.

The multi sectoral groups said the devastation brought by Typhoon Sendong was “the result of irresponsible and wanton exploitation of our watershed forests, leading to river siltation which reduced the city’s capacity to hold enormous water load.”

December 22, 2011
Donate fireworks’ funds to typhoon victims—Bishop

MANILA, Dec. 20, 2011—A Catholic bishop has urged the cancellation of pricey fireworks shows for Christmas and the New Year amid tragedy that struck Northern Mindanao provinces.

Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez made the call as number of fatalities from Typhoon Sendong rose to more than 900 as of Tuesday morning.

MANILA, Dec. 20, 2011—A Catholic bishop has urged the cancellation of pricey fireworks shows for Christmas and the New Year amid tragedy that struck Northern Mindanao provinces.

Caloocan Bishop Deogracias Iñiguez made the call as number of fatalities from Typhoon Sendong rose to more than 900 as of Tuesday morning.

Iñiguez said the funds intended for firework shows can be donated instead to help the flood victims, especially in Cagayan de Oro and Iligan City, the areas hardest hit by the typhoon.

December 22, 2011
Other victims need assistance too, says Iligan SAC director

ILIGAN City, Dec. 21, 2011—Relief and rehabilitation should not only be limited to those whose homes were swept away by flashfloods, but help should also be extended to families whose houses were partially damaged by the typhoon, a priest said.

This, according to Iligan Social Action Director Fr. Albert Mendez, who assessed the situation after meeting evacuees in various government facilities and churches in the city.

ILIGAN City, Dec. 21, 2011—Relief and rehabilitation should not only be limited to those whose homes were swept away by flashfloods, but help should also be extended to families whose houses were partially damaged by the typhoon, a priest said.

This, according to Iligan Social Action Director Fr. Albert Mendez, who assessed the situation after meeting evacuees in various government facilities and churches in the city.

December 22, 2011
Provide typhoon victims with housing facilities, govt urged

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 21, 2011— Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, SJ said everyone should look beyond rescue and relief efforts, and government should provide flashflood victims with safe relocation sites, even with basic housing facilities.

This as President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III visited Cagayan de Oro City and ordered local authorities to prevent residents from returning to hazardous areas.

CAGAYAN DE ORO City, Dec. 21, 2011— Cagayan de Oro Archbishop Antonio Ledesma, SJ said everyone should look beyond rescue and relief efforts, and government should provide flashflood victims with safe relocation sites, even with basic housing facilities.

This as President Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III visited Cagayan de Oro City and ordered local authorities to prevent residents from returning to hazardous areas.

“We should identify safer areas for local residents who have been victims of the tragic floods over the weekend,” Ledesma said.

December 19, 2011
Faithful urged to spend more time in prayer, less in techie gadgets

MANILA, Dec. 17, 2011—Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has urged the faithful to spend the days leading to Christmas as occasions to deepen one’s prayer life and worship of God.

He called on the congregation to “recover this sense of worship [and] resting in God, for us to relish the salvation that comes to us in Jesus.”

“We are asked during these days and on Christmas Day to be a worshipping people, to pray, to rest in God,” he said in his homily during a Mass he celebrated at the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

MANILA, Dec. 17, 2011—Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has urged the faithful to spend the days leading to Christmas as occasions to deepen one’s prayer life and worship of God.

He called on the congregation to “recover this sense of worship [and] resting in God, for us to relish the salvation that comes to us in Jesus.”

“We are asked during these days and on Christmas Day to be a worshipping people, to pray, to rest in God,” he said in his homily during a Mass he celebrated at the Supreme Court of the Philippines.

December 19, 2011
Mindanao bishops reject Tampakan mines; urge govt to protect people’s interests

MANILA, Dec. 16, 2011—Three Mindanao bishops called on the government to protect and promote the interest of the people and not of mining companies.

Kidapawan Bishop Romulo dela Cruz, Marbel Bishop Dinualdo Guetierrez and Digos Bishop Guillermo Afable, in a collective statement, urged for protection of the environment and promote sustainable development.

MANILA, Dec. 16, 2011—Three Mindanao bishops called on the government to protect and promote the interest of the people and not of mining companies.

Kidapawan Bishop Romulo dela Cruz, Marbel Bishop Dinualdo Guetierrez and Digos Bishop Guillermo Afable, in a collective statement, urged for protection of the environment and promote sustainable development.

The prelates reiterated their opposition to the Tampakan Copper and Gold Project of London based XSTRATA/SMI, which has a $5.6 B worth of mining investment in the country.

December 13, 2011
Tagle turns emotional on installation

 

MANILA, Dec. 12, 2011— The job as new head of Manila’s Catholic Church started Monday for Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle who turned emotional as the crowd praised him for his appointment.

“We are grateful to the Holy Father for giving Manila the best in our own,” said Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

MANILA, Dec. 12, 2011— The job as new head of Manila’s Catholic Church started Monday for Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle who turned emotional as the crowd praised him for his appointment.

“We are grateful to the Holy Father for giving Manila the best in our own,” said Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.

“Of course he has our own collaboration. Manila is theArchbishop Tagle grandmother of all the dioceses,” he said.

December 12, 2011
Archbishop Tagle installed in Manila

MANILA, Dec. 12, 2011— Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has assumed the post as the new head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church Monday.

Tagle was installed as the 32nd ordinary of the Archdiocese of Manila in a solemn ceremony held at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila’s Intramuros district.

During the installation rite, the apostolic letter from Pope Benedict XVI was read appointing Tagle as the new Manila archbishop.

MANILA, Dec. 12, 2011— Archbishop Luis Antonio Tagle has assumed the post as the new head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church Monday.

Tagle was installed as the 32nd ordinary of the Archdiocese of Manila in a solemn ceremony held at the Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Manila’s Intramuros district.

During the installation rite, the apostolic letter from Pope Benedict XVI was read appointing Tagle as the new Manila archbishop.

December 10, 2011
CBCP official to Aquino: Let RH debates continue

 

MANILA, Dec. 9, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is sounding alarm over President Benigno Aquino’s order on lawmakers to fast-track the passage reproductive health (RH) bill.

Fr. Melvin Castro of the CBCP’s Commission on Family and Life said it is unfortunate that Aquino wanted the birth control measure passed immediately, setting aside the need for more discussions among lawmakers.

MANILA, Dec. 9, 2011— An official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) is sounding alarm over President Benigno Aquino’s order on lawmakers to fast-track the passage reproductive health (RH) bill.

Fr. Melvin Castro of the CBCP’s Commission on Family and Life said it is unfortunate that Aquino wanted the birth control measure passed immediately, setting aside the need for more discussions among lawmakers.

The CBCP official called on the President to give a healthy debate on the proposed RH bill a chance.

December 7, 2011
Bishops call for truce between Aquino, SC

 

MANILA, Dec. 6, 2011—Catholic bishops called on President Benigno Aquino and some Supreme Court officials to end their recent war of words.

At least three bishops issued statements Tuesday to stress the need for Aquino and some SC officials to restrain comments after an unseemly public spat.

MANILA, Dec. 6, 2011—Catholic bishops called on President Benigno Aquino and some Supreme Court officials to end their recent war of words.

At least three bishops issued statements Tuesday to stress the need for Aquino and some SC officials to restrain comments after an unseemly public spat.

Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes said the public officials should show gestures of peace and reconciliation especially that Christmas is fast approaching.

December 7, 2011
P-Noy rallies partymates' support for lasting reforms

 

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 7, 2011) – President Benigno C, Aquino III rallies the support of  his partymates in the Liberal Party (LP) for lasting government reforms for the sake of the future generation.

At the LP Christmas party Monday night, the president urged his partymates to seize the opportunity to institute reforms in the country as they continue to enjoy the support of the people.

Aquino said he is effecting changes not for himself but for future generations as he reminded partymates that they must fulfill the promises they made to the people during the election campaign.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 7, 2011) – President Benigno C, Aquino III rallies the support of  his partymates in the Liberal Party (LP) for lasting government reforms for the sake of the future generation.

At the LP Christmas party Monday night, the president urged his partymates to seize the opportunity to institute reforms in the country as they continue to enjoy the support of the people.