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.
Eidโl Fitโr in BARMM Moved to March 21 After Moon not Sighted
Islamic scholars in BARMM declare Eidโl Fitโr on March 21 after failing to sight the crescent moon, prompting mixed observance across communities.
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…
Sex, Shame, And Hope: What Filipino Christians Are Missing In Todayโs Culture
The Philippines is often described as one of the most religious countries in Asia. Churches are full, religious language is familiar, and moral debatesโespecially about sexโrarely leave the public square. Yet beneath this appearance of moral clarity lies a deep…
Churches Are Thinning โ And not Just Among Catholics
MANILA, Philippines โ Kidapawan Bishop Josรฉ Colin Bagaforo warned that fewer Catholics are attending Mass. His concern struck a familiar chord across Christian denominations. Once seen as a problem mainly for Catholic and mainline Protestant churches. It is now increasingly…
Preaching with Purpose: Balancing Humor and Reverence in the Pulpit
Preaching is both an art and a sacred responsibility. At its core, it aims to convey the transformative power of Godโs Word, inspire spiritual growth, and challenge believers to live in alignment with their faith. However, engaging a congregation can…
Shepherd for Sale: A Closer Look at the Moral Recovery Program
The Moral Recovery Program (MRP) was launched in the Philippines in the 1990s under the administration of President Fidel V. Ramos. It sought to instill moral and ethical values throughout the nation. Targeted particularly at government institutions and communities, MRP…
