PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — The wedding was a political healing of sort, this how many political observers view the union of Michael Ferdinand Marcos-Manotoc and Carina Angela Gamboa Manglapus here on Saturday at the majestic Paoay Church. The couple got married in a private ceremony in Makati but was followed by the traditional ‘bales” in […]
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Palace thanks Filipinos for ‘tremendous success’ of ASEAN Summit
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has extended its gratitude to all Filipinos for their contribution to the “tremendous success” of the Philippines’ hosting of the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, said the country’s Chairmanship of ASEAN 2017 was generally peaceful, orderly, and fruitful, owing to the Filipino people’s support […]
Duterte confers Order of Lapu-Lapu to wounded soldiers in Davao City
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, November 18, conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu to recuperating soldiers in his visit to the Camp Panacan Station Hospital here for their honorable performance of duty. The President also personally checked on the soldiers’ condition during his visit. The Chief Executive pinned the Order of Lapu-Lapu […]
Church revives Virgen de la Salud after 72 years
MANILA, Philippines — After 72 years in hibernation, the Catholic Church in the Philippines has revived the devotion to the Nuestra Señora de la Salud (Our Lady of Health) Novena with a Holy Mass held at the San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish in Project 6, Quezon City on Nov. 17. More than a thousand devotees […]
ASEAN SIGNS LANDMARK CONSENSUS ON MIGRANT PROTECTION
MANILA – Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have committed to champion regional cooperation on protecting and promoting migrant workers’ rights. President Rodrigo Duterte, chair of the ASEAN, announced that he and the other ASEAN leaders have agreed to sign the ASEAN Consensus on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Migrant […]
Moments: When Philippines Rody Duterte shares moments with US Donald Trump
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Much has been said about Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s relationship the with the United States of America (USA) but when the two leaders met at the Gala Dinner for the Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN) Summit 2017 Sunday night, pictures say it differently. Duterte hosted a gala diner for […]
For Violating the ASEAN lane, authorities want beauty queen’s license revoked
MANILA, Philippines — Actress and Binibining Pilipinas Universe 1982 Maria Isabel Lopez committed a serious violation involving security in the ASEAN Summit by violating road rules which may cause the revocation of her driver’s license. In her facebook account, Lopez was bragging about passing the ASEAN LANE to avoid the EDSA traffic on Saturday. She […]
Churchgoers reminded against use of cell phones during Mass
MANILA, Philippines — Members of the clergy expressed support for the call of Pope Francis against the use of smartphones inside the Church, especially during Mass. Sorsogon Bishop Arturo Bastes urged churchgoers to control themselves and refrain from using their mobile devices while attending Mass. “As a pastor, as a bishop I find it (smartphone) […]
Duterte meets Filipino residents in Vietnam
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte addresses the Filipinos residing in Vietnam during a meeting at the Pulchra Resort in Da Nang City, Vietnam on November 9, 2017. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, delivers message to the Filipinos residing in Vietnam at the Pulchra Resort in Da Nang City on […]
ARMM commemorates 637th Sheikh Karimul Makhdum Day
TAWI-TAWI, Philippines — Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao led the commemoration of the 637th Sheikh Karimul Makhdum day here on November 7, 2017. The event also marked the 28th ARMM Anniversary celebration. It was the day when ARMM people remembers the Arab trader and missionary Sheikh Karimul Makhdum who set foot in Simunul and introduced […]
Lamitan City Welcomes the Heroes of Marawi
LAMITAN CITY, Philippines — Residents here warmly welcome the heroes of Marawi who arrived Thursday morning November 2, 2017 aboard the military vessel. People from Lamitan City, Basilan led by Mayor Rose Furigay welcomes Marawi Liberators of the Army Scout Ranger. Residents cheered as they welcome their heroes coming home. The welcome reception was filled with […]
Pres. Duterte grants grade-schooler’s greeting request
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday took time to oblige to a Filipino 6th grader’s request for a greeting, as he shot a short video message saying a simple “hello” to the boy’s teacher and classmates. In a handwritten letter dated Oct. 25, 11-year-old Andre Gabriel Custodio Esteban, who resides in Fresno, California, […]
Scout Rangers get hero’s welcome in Davao
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Mixed emotions greeted the heroes of Marawi here as soldiers of the 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion of the first Scout Ranger Regimen came home Thursday. The entire battalion were deployed to fight against Maute terrorist group in Marawi City, were given a hero’s welcome at the Eastern Mindanao Command (Eastmincom) in […]