Easter Amid Distant Wars, Familiar Fears: Pope Leo XIV Message Resonates in a Conflict-Worn Philippines
DAVAO CITY (April 5) — As Pope Leo XIV marks his first Easter under the shadow of a widening Middle East war, his call...
Tradition Without Transformation? CBCP Warns vs. “Hollow” Holy Week Observance
MANILA (April 3) — For many Filipinos, Holy Week has become as much about travel plans and family reunions as it is about faith—a...
Holy Week call for sacrifice highlights deeper strain on Davaoeños
DAVAO CITY (April 3) — The Holy Week appeal of Romulo G. Valles for Catholics to “limit travel” and embrace small sacrifices underscores a...
Bombs, Blame, and Power Plays: Violence Shadows Rivalries in Maguindanao del Sur
COTABATO CITY (April 3) — Twin explosions in the quiet town of Rajah Buayan on Wednesday have once again exposed how political rivalries in...
PH debt hits record ₱18.16T in February, driven by local borrowing push
MANILA (April 2) --- The Philippines’ total outstanding debt climbed to a new high of ₱18.16 trillion in February, as the government leaned more...
DOLE sets Holy Week pay rules, warns firms to comply
DAVAO CITY (April 2) --- The Department of Labor and Employment has laid out mandatory pay rules for workers reporting during Holy Week, reminding...
