Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo

The Diocese of Antipolo, Philippines, celebrated the Jubilee for Social Communications with the theme “Communicatio Et Spes” (communication and hope) on January 25, 2025.

Antipolo Bishop Ruperto Santos called for solidarity and mutual support in assisting those affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption on Negros Island on December 9, 2024, in the Philippines.

As All Souls Day approaches on November 2, Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo Diocese has reminded Filipinos to honor and pray for their departed loved ones, emphasizing that the faithful should refrain from disturbing the dead and instead focus on offering prayers for their souls.

An official from the World Apostolic Congress on Mercy (WACOM) urged attendees at the 5th Asian Apostolic Congress on Mercy to continue being vessels of the Lord's compassion and mercy towards others.

Eight months before the Philippine midterm elections in May, a Filipino bishop encouraged the voters to elect true statesmen and not politicians who turn public office into drama and entertainment.

A senior official from Stella Maris Philippines advised Filipino workers in Lebanon to follow government advisories for their safety as tensions rise in the region.

As our Blessed Mother will protect us, this pilgrimage will strengthen our faith, which Bishop Santos stated would be awe-inspiring.

Bishop Ruperto Santos said, "We can show that we are God’s true children when we care for His creation, “and in doing so, we give back in a way that honours God.”

“We place our trust in God’s miraculous love for peace, diplomatic settlements, and to soften the hearts of those who hold the oil tanker,” said Bishop Ruperto Santos of Antipolo

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Ruperto Santos, Bishop of Balanga in Bataan, as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Antipolo in Rizal.