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VATICAN CITY — The death of Pope Francis at the age of 88 has once again drawn the world’s attention to the Vatican, where the College of Cardinals is preparing for its sacred, secretive task: electing a new pontiff. But observers would do well to remember a wry Italian adage:Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY – Eight fishermen were injured in an explosion that destroyed their fishing boat while it was docked near the shoreline of Barangay Calumpang in General Santos City on Tuesday, April 22. Initial reports from local radio stations said the group was preparing to sail to Mati City inContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY – The Bangsamoro government has extended its condolences to the Catholic community across the region following the death of Pope Francis, emphasizing the need for interfaith unity in a region shaped by diversity. Chief Minister Abdulrauf Macacua on Tuesday, April 22, expressed the regional government’s sympathies to CatholicsContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY – Ahead of the 2025 polls, the Philippine Army has deployed a rapid deployment team of elite soldiers to Basilan in a bid to tighten security in the island province once notorious for insurgent threats. Around 100 troops from the 113th Division Reconnaissance Company (DRC), trained in ranger-styleContinue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – Immigration agents, backed by the Philippine Army, arrested nine Chinese nationals — including one from Hong Kong — working at a mining site in Barangay Chua, Bagumbayan town, Sultan Kudarat, without work permits. The operation was carried out last week by the Bureau of Immigration (BI)Continue Reading
COTABATO CITY, Philippines – A man accused of harboring a wanted suspect was shot dead in a brief encounter with law enforcers in Barangay Meti, a coastal village in Datu Blah Sinsuat town, Maguindanao del Norte, on Friday, April 18. Police said the slain suspect, Norsaidie Samo Tato, opened fireContinue Reading
“Breakthrough is coming to the Philippines.” This hopeful declaration resounds in many churches across the country, especially during Holy Week. With Resurrection Sunday, some Christian leaders proclaim that the same power that raised Christ from the dead will also raise the nation out of crisis—into prosperity, peace, and blessing. OnContinue Reading
