The historic first-ever Novena Mass or “Simbang Gabi” celebrated by Pope Francis for the Filipino Catholic community in Rome was observed by the whole world as the proceedings was streamed live – and all eyes were on Fr. Ricky Gente as he addressed the church leader at the end of the mass. On live television […]
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BPI extends banking hours for the holidays
Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has extended the banking hours of over a hundred BPI and BPI Family Savings (BFSB) branches nationwide this holiday season. On weekdays from December 9, 2019, to January 3, 2020, select BPI and BFSB branches are extending operating hours by an hour. There will also be branches open on […]
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Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists created, first of its kind in the world
The world’s first national plan to safeguard the practice of journalism has been created in the Philippines by a broad coalition of media stakeholders from across the country. The “Philippine Plan of Action on the Safety of Journalists (PPASJ)” was crafted over the period of 2018-19 by a team led by the Asian Institute of […]
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Faster travel for Laguna and Manila commuters with new railway trains and routes
Commuters on the Laguna and Manila routes can expect faster travel time with the new railway trains acquired by the Philippine National Railways (PNR). The PNR announced Monday that they acquired 37 rail cars and 3 locomotives from PT Industri Kereta Api (PT INKA). The PNR announcement was made as two brand new Diesel Multiple […]
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Filipinos gain visa-free entry to South Korea starting 2020
Good news for Filipino travelers! Starting in 2020, South Korea will welcome tourists from the Philippines even without a visa. The Ministry of Strategy and Finance and the Ministry of Justice announced on December 12 that the government of South Korea’s “Plan for Promoting Foreign Tours” will allow Philippine passport holders to enter the country, […]
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WATCH: Pope Francis celebrates 1st-ever Simbang Gabi in the Vatican
Pope Francis marked a milestone for the Filipino Catholic community as he celebrated the Vatican’s first-ever Papal-led “Simbang Gabi (Dawn/Night Novena Mass)” on Sunday. The Filipino Catholic community in Rome experienced the historic celebration of the Simbang Gabi Papal mass on December 15 in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. The Simbang Gabi Novena Mass began […]
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2019 SEA Games souvenir collectible stamps feature “We Win As One” colorful designs
Souvenir hunters for the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) memorabilia have one more collectible to get their hands on as the just-concluded biennial meet of 11 nations is featured on the latest commemorative stamps released by the Philippine Postal Corporation (PHLPost). The new PHLPost special stamps that honor the nation’s athletes and the country’s […]
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Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle named to top Vatican post by Pope Francis
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio “Chito” Tagle has been appointed by Pope Francis to a top post at the Vatican. The appointment of Cardinal Tagle of the Manila Archdiocese as the new Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples was announced on December 8 in Rome. Cardinal Tagle is set to replace Cardinal Fernando […]
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Cavite-Manila, Pasig River ferries begin holiday free rides for faster travel time
Good news to commuters! The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has revived ferry services for the Cavite-Manila route and reopened the Pasig River ferries as alternative and faster means of travel this holiday season – FOR FREE. The welcome news are expected to significantly benefit the riding public who can now avoid road traffic jams and […]
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Pope Francis to celebrate Simbang Gabi at St. Peter’s Basilica, the 1st-ever by a Pontiff
Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, will celebrate the first of the nine-day traditional Simbang Gabi Masses for the Filipino community on December 15 (Sunday) at the St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) announced on December 6 that the first-ever Misa de Gallo mass celebrated […]
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Iloilo City’s streets light up with 1500 Christmas lanterns made by inmates
Iloilo City’s holiday festivities were heralded this year with its streets adorned and lit up by over 1,500 Parols or Christmas lanterns that were hand-made by inmates of the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP)-Iloilo City District Jail. The holiday star lanterns were presented in the city government’s Christmas ID video released on November […]
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Mactan Cebu Terminal 2 wins top prize at World Architecture Festival
Mactan-Cebu International Airport (MCIA) Terminal 2 won in the 2019 World Architecture Festival (WAF) held in The Netherlands. MCIA was declared the winner of the Completed Buildings: Transport category during the 2019 WAF held on December 4 – 6 in Amsterdam. MCIA Terminal 2 bested other airport finalist nominees Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport and Turkey’s […]
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