DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Fr. Joel Silagpo, parish priest of San Antonio de Padua in Lamitan City, Basilan was overwhelmed by the outpouring of support from the netizens who read his story at www.newsline.ph. "I was so amazed how God responded to our call, www.newsline.ph, became an instrument, I cannot believe, even my elementary and high school classmates are contacting me … [Read more...] about Priest who sells fish for church gets netizens support
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Davao PNP officer arrested in Bohol for trying to rescue Abu Sayyaf members
DAVAO CITY, Philippines--A Davao police officer and her driver were arrested Saturday night, April 22 in Clarin , Bohol for trying to rescue trapped members of the Abu Sayyaf Group. Police Supt. Ma. Cristina Nobleza and her driver identified as Reenor Dongon were speeding towards Clarin when their vehicle was flagged down by the blocking force of the joint police and … [Read more...] about Davao PNP officer arrested in Bohol for trying to rescue Abu Sayyaf members
Priest sells fish to build church
DAVAO CITY, Philippines —Can you imagine your parish priest selling fish to help his parishioners build their church? Yes, a priest from Basilan does. “I am selling fish everyday to augment the need to construct our church,” says Fr. Joel Silagpo of the 37-year-old San Antonio de Padua of Sta. Clara. Lamitan City, Basilan. The church is located at the center of the city, … [Read more...] about Priest sells fish to build church
Pres. Duterte visits Russian guided missile cruiser
MANILA, April 21 -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte visited Friday the Russian guided missile cruiser "Varyag" anchored in the Port of Manila. The chief executive was accorded arrival honors at Pier 15 by the Russian Navy contingent. Duterte was accompanied by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon and Department of Foreign Affairs acting Secretary Enrique Manalo … [Read more...] about Pres. Duterte visits Russian guided missile cruiser
