Oliver Samson

Outgoing Cebu Archbishop Jose S. Palma bid farewell to the archdiocese with a heartfelt homily of gratitude at the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral on September 28, highlighting unity and shared faith as the foundation of the Church’s journey under his leadership.

Amid ongoing wars and rising global tensions, Cardinal José Advincula, Archbishop of Manila, urged Catholic military personnel to be “builders of peace” as the Apostolat Militaire International (AMI) marked its 60th anniversary during a week-long conference in the Philippine capital from September 21 to 26, 2025.

Masbate, an island diocese in the Philippines, was the hardest hit by Typhoon Ompong among the Bicol dioceses.

Catholic churches across the Bicol region, Philippines, have opened their doors to residents seeking shelter as Severe Tropical Storm Opong moves closer to landfall.

Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Philippines will lead the 20th anniversary celebration of “A Million Children Praying the Rosary”, a worldwide initiative uniting children across the globe in praying the Holy Rosary for peace.

The Archdiocese of Manila has formally launched a new ministry dedicated to serving street-dwelling persons, appointing Fr. Francisco Nicolas P. Magnaye as its first minister.

The Parish of San Pascual Baylon and the National Shrine of Nuestra Señora de la Inmaculada Concepcion de Salambao in Bulacan, Philippines, has announced that it will return a Nissan Navara pick-up truck donated by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) 1st District Engineer Henry Alcantara, following reports linking him to alleged corruption in government flood control projects.

Cardinal Virgilio Pablo David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP), called on young Filipinos to take a decisive role in building a just and peaceful society, as thousands gathered today for massive peace rallies marking the anniversary of the declaration of martial law.

“To you, the countless millions of men and women, our brothers and sisters who live in Asia, this crossroads of cultures ancient and modern… the blessing of God, abiding peace and fraternity,” Saint Paul VI

Over the years, the Church became a moral compass for Filipinos, denouncing human rights violations, exposing corruption, and encouraging peaceful resistance.