At dawn in Sulu, thousands of Tausug faithful gathered not just to mark the end of Ramadhan, but to live out a shared identityโone shaped by faith, forgiveness, and community.
OPINION: The Quiet Power of Hadiyah Offers a Path Beyond Ritual as Ramadan Ends
Ramadan draws to a close on Friday, March 20. Many Muslims find themselves at a familiar crossroads: the end of a month defined by discipline, restraint, and spiritual clarityโand the beginning of a return to ordinary time. The question that…
Festival of Lights: What Hanukkah Really MeansโAnd Why it Still Matters
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…
Tungawan: The Hidden Paradise of Zamboanga Sibugay
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…
Opinion I Is Jesus Still Relevant in the Post-Modern Age?
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…
16 Hidden Island Gems in the Philippines You Need to Visit
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…
Animator Finally Brings Story of Jesus to the Big Screen
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…
From Buug to Abu Dhabi: How Anthony Austria built his name as a top architect
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,…
Local Pastor Examines the Intersection of Faith and Politics
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…
What If a Pastor Focused More on Being a Christian Than on Being a Pastor?
Have you ever paused to wonder how life might look if a pastor prioritized their identity as a Christian over their role as a pastor? At first glance, it might seem obviousโof course, being a Christian should come first. Our…
The End of Humanity or a New Beginning? Humanity at a Crossroads
When will the end come for humanity? Will it be through a nuclear holocaust, surpassing critical climate thresholds, the rise of AI-powered robots, or an asteroid reminiscent of Donโt Look Up? This haunting question fuels countless research papers, debates, and…
Rebuilt in Christ: How Salvation Transforms Every Part of Life
Coming to Christ isnโt just about being forgiven and waiting for heavenโitโs about a complete transformation. Salvation is an ongoing journey of renewal, where God reshapes us into new creations through the power of the cross. Itโs a process that…
