Philippines

Amid social unrest, economic struggles, and deep divisions in society, the Sacred Heart Congress held on October 18, 2025, at the Sacred Heart Parish Shrine in Kamuning, Quezon City, Philippines, became a wellspring of hope, faith, and renewal for many faithful who gathered to rekindle their devotion to the Heart of Jesus.

The Conference of Major Superiors in the Philippines, Justice, Peace and Integrity of Creation Commission (CMSP-JPICC) has issued a strong statement opposing mining activities in Dupax del Norte, Nueva Vizcaya, in the Cagayan Valley Region, warning that the operations endanger ancestral lands, watersheds, and the rights of Indigenous communities.

On October 13, Archbishop of Manila, Jose F. Cardinal Advincula, presided over a solemn Eucharistic celebration at the Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish in Binondo, Manila, widely known as the Binondo Chinese Catholic Church.

Thirteen days after northern Cebu was battered by a 6.9-magnitude earthquake with Bogo City identified as the epicenter, another strong tremor struck the same area at 1:06 a.m. on October 13, 2025.

Each year, thousands of devotees from different parts of the Philippines flock to the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Rosary of La Naval de Manila, in Sto. Domingo Church, Quezon City, drawn not only by tradition but by an enduring love for the Blessed Mother.

As the Archdiocese of Cebu, Philippines, continues to distribute relief goods such as rice, water, mats, medicines, and other essential items to the victims of the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that devastated northern Cebu on September 30, a parallel initiative has been launched to help survivors cope with the psychological toll of the disaster.

The Province of Laguna in the Philippines is home to the only parish in the entire country dedicated to Saint Polycarp, a Greek bishop of Smyrna and an Apostolic Father of the Church.

Romblon Diocese Bishop Narciso V. Abellana has clarified that the construction and fundraising for the Bachawan Parish Church were completed before recent allegations involving supposed ghost projects and flood control contracts surfaced.

Cebu Archbishop Alberto S. Uy appealed to the public for aid following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck the island province on September 30.

In a world often obsessed with quick wealth and digital distractions, the Family Farm School remains a quiet reminder: real growth is cultivated patiently, on the land and in the human spirit.

Barely a day after his installation as the new shepherd of Cebu on September 30, Archbishop Alberto S. Uy was immediately confronted with a major crisis when a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck the island province in central Philippines.

Archbishop-designate Alberto “Abet” S. Uy, in his homily during the Solemn Vespers at the Cebu Archdiocesan Shrine of San Pedro Calungsod on September 28, Sunday, humbly acknowledged his unworthiness by human standards but affirmed his faith that God’s grace, not human strength, is what equips him for his new mission as Cebu’s shepherd.

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.

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.

Cardinal Pablo S. David presents a paper on the Synod’s Final Document and the Bangkok Document at the FABC Bishops’ Seminar in Thailand.

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.

Forty years later, the parishioners of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Escalante City, Negros Occidental, Philippines, not only remember the gruesome “Escalante Massacre” but also seek “to reclaim the sacrifices of the victims,” whom they call martyrs to the cause of freedom and justice.