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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 18

ISLAMABAD -- Pakistan military said in a statement that the country had carried out effective strikes early Thursday morning against hideouts inside Iran used by "terrorists" responsible for recent attacks in Pakistan. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media wing of the Pakistan army, said that the precision strikes were carried out by "using killer drones, rockets, loitering munitions, and stand-o.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

2 Filipino sailors dead in Huthi missile attack — Philippine gov’t

Two Filipino crew members were among those killed in a missile attack by Yemen’s Huthi rebels on a ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Philippine government said Thursday. Those killed in the attack on Wednesday appear to be first deaths resulting from Huthi attacks on merchant vessels transiting the key Red Sea trade route......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 7th, 2024

Holy Week 2024: A peek into 7 Metro Cebu churches for Visita Iglesia

  The Lenten Season is also about reflection and prayer about the passion of Christ.  There are days to fast and during the Holy Week on Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, the Catholic faithful usually practice the Visita Iglesia or the tradition to visit 7 or 14 churches, where they pray and reflect and do.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Visita Iglesia 2024: Archdiocesan Shrine of San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The tradition of visiting seven to 14 churches during Holy Week is known as the Visita Iglesia. It is one of the religious and cultural practices among Catholics in the Philippines, where every Maundy Thursday to Good Friday, they participate in a pilgrimage to seven churches to dedicate time to prayer.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 24th, 2024

Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears

Old churches see influx of pilgrims as Holy Week nears.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

Bulacan priests, building execs told to inspect churches

Parish priests under the diocese of Malolos should ensure the structural intregrity of their churches in preparation for the Lenten season......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 17th, 2024

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar

Churches, temples and monasteries regularly hit by airstrikes in Myanmar.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 23rd, 2024

Pope Francis calls for studies into ‘ugly’ gender theory

'I have asked that studies be carried out into this ugly ideology of our times, which cancels out the differences and makes everything the same... Cancelling out the differences means cancelling out humanity,' the Pope says......»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 1st, 2024

2 suspects from Sunday s Mass bombing, among 9 killed in Philippines

MANILA, The Philippines: The Philippine army said over the weekend that its troops killed nine suspected Muslim militants, including two key suspects, in a bomb attack last month that killed four Christian worshippers in the south of the country. Army spokesman Col. Louie Dema-ala said that four army scout rangers were slightly wounded in the operation on January 25 against the Dawlah Islamiyah in the village of.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsFeb 1st, 2024

Kumong Bol-Anon XIV: Tagacanao knocks out Indonesian foe, earns WBA Asia super flyweight strap

TAGBILARAN CITY, PHILIPPINES — Reymart “Cebuano Assassin” Tagacanao from Carcar City captured the World Boxing Association (WBA) Asia super flyweight title with a sensational sixth-round knockout victory over Indonesian Hamson Lamandau in the co-main event of “Kumong Bol-Anon XIV” on Friday, March 8, at Saulog Gymnasium. Tagacanao, a prized ward of Villamor Boxing Gym, engaged.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

Elderly seamstress killed in gun attack

Elderly seamstress killed in gun attack.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 15th, 2024

STL operator killed in gun attack

STL operator killed in gun attack.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

Iraq condemns latest US strikes as ‘irresponsible escalation’

The Pentagon said the US had carried out strikes on three facilities linked to Iran-backed militias including Kataib Hezbollah after a weekend attack on an Iraqi air base that wounded US forces.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm

Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Solar Philippines, Indonesian partner secure $14 million loan for solar farm

Solar Philippines and its Indonesian partner have secured a $14-million bank loan for the development of a 25-megawatt solar farm in Kubu District, Karangasem Regency, East Bali......»»

Category: lifestyleSource:  abscbnRelated NewsApr 7th, 2024

Indonesian nabbed for human trafficking

An Indonesian man wanted for human trafficking was arrested in Makati City on Feb. 20, the Bureau of Immigration reported on Friday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 24th, 2024

President Marcos congratulates new Indonesian president

President Marcos called presumptive Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto late Thursday to congratulate him and relay his commitment to further enhance Manila’s relations with Jakarta......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Indonesian Vice President to visit New Zealand

Indonesia's Vice President Ma'ruf Amin will visit New Zealand next week, the first here by an Indonesian leader since 2018, Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has announced."New Zealand and Indonesia have a strong partnership," Mr Peters says. "The Vice President's visit is an opportunity to discuss how we can strengthen this further, building on 65 years of par.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 23rd, 2024

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election

Ex-Indonesian general linked to human rights abuses claims victory in presidential election.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 15th, 2024

Suspected Houthi attack: Missile hits ship in Red Sea, crew reportedly safe

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A suspected attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels struck a ship in the Red Sea early Friday, causing damage to the vessel, authorities said. The attack off the port city of Hodeida comes as part of the rebels’ campaign against shipping over Israel’s ongoing war on Hamas in the Gaza Strip......»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 15th, 2024