Hanukkah is often reduced to candles, gifts, and fried food. But behind the familiar rituals is a story of resistance, faith, and the enduring power of light in dark times. MANILA, Philippines โ Each year, as nights grow longer in the Northern Hemisphere, Jewish families around the world light candlesContinue Reading
Tucked quietly between the shimmering coastlines of the Sibuguey Bay and the lush hinterlands of Zamboanga Sibugay lies a town that few have truly explored โ Tungawan. Tungawan may appear as just another stopover for many travelers rushing through the highway from Ipil to Zamboanga City. But for those whoContinue Reading
Is Jesus still relevant today? Across the world โ from the quiet towns of the Philippines to the sprawling cities of the West โ fewer people are going to church. Fewer still identify with organized religion. According to the Pew Research Center, around 28% of U.S. adults now describe themselvesContinue Reading
The Philippines is a dream for island lovers, boasting over 7,000 islands scattered across turquoise waters. While Boracay, Cebu, Siargao, and El Nido dominate Instagram feeds, the country still have 16 island gems that hide countless secret escapes far from the tourist trail. Are you a traveler seeking raw beauty,Continue Reading
For more than three decades, animator-director John Schafer carried a quiet conviction: one day, he would make a film about the life of Jesus. The idea first stirred in the 1990s, when Schafer said he felt a divine prompting to use his talents to share Christโs story. But he setContinue Reading
ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY, Philippines โ Anthony Tario Austria grew up in Buug, a quiet town in Zamboanga Sibugay where his mother worked the rice fields and later took on odd jobs in Malaysia to keep the family afloat. Life was difficult, but in the middle of poverty, Anthony discovered a gift:Continue Reading
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay โ A local pastor and journalist has sparked conversations about the complex relationship between faith, politics, and community development in less developed areas of Southern Philippines. In his post, Pastor Antonio Manaytay delves into the topic โShepherd for Sale: A Closer Look at the Moral Recovery Program,โContinue Reading
