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At dawn in Sulu, thousands of Tausug faithful gathered not just to mark the end of Ramadhan, but to live out a shared identity—one shaped by faith, forgiveness, and community.Continue Reading
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 clarity—and the beginning of a return to ordinary time. The question that lingers is not simply whether the fast was completed, butContinue Reading
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 — 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 — 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 — from the quiet towns of the Philippines to the sprawling cities of the West — 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 Christ’s story. But he setContinue Reading
