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IN PHOTOS: From Palm Sunday ‘palaspas’ to Ash Wednesday ashes
'This is just like a warm-up. We are preparing our soul, our mind,' says Christ the King parish priest Father Danny Pajarillaga as palm fronds are burned for Ash Wednesday 2024.....»»
Priest attacked during livestream, suspect apprehended in Australia, authorities confirm
A priest was stabbed during a livestream in Wakeley, New South Wales, Australia, prompting a large police response and leaving multiple people injured. The incident.....»»
Church urged to preach more vs injustices
The Catholic Church should follow the example of the three executed Filipino priests Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos and Jacinto Zamora – collectively known as GomBurZa – by preaching more against today’s injustices, a priest-activist said yesterday......»»
Rappler Talk: Father Regie Malicdem on the mission of mall chapels
Rappler's Paterno Esmaquel II talks to Father Reginald 'Regie' Malicdem, mission station priest of Landmark Chapel, about the rise of mall chapels in predominantly Catholic Philippines.....»»
Vocation Month launched to address lack of priests and nuns
CEBU CITY, Philippines — There is a crisis in religious vocation and formators in Cebu are hoping to encourage more people to consider being a nun or priest by working together and reaching out to the young during this vocation month of February. There is a “crisis” in the decrease of the number of people.....»»
LAYING HIS HANDS ON THEM
By: Rev. Fr. Orlando Mendoza FEAST OF THE STO. NIÑO /(White) Cycle B/Year II (January 21, 2024) /Is 9:1-6/Eph 1:3-6/Mk 10:13-16 It is a common practice in our country, the Philippines, especially during the past decades that the children are brought by their parents to the priest after the Holy Mass to lay his hands […] The post LAYING HIS HANDS ON THEM appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Councilor urges social media influencers to observe local laws
The Davao City councilor, Temujin “Tek” Ocampo, has urged social media influencers to familiarize themselves with local ordinances before promoting areas to their followers. Ocampo, who heads the Committee on Environment and Natural Resources, appreciates the promotion of Davao City by social media influencers but emphasizes the importance of understanding local laws before attracting crowds to specific areas. He expressed gratitude for the promotion but highlighted the challenge of controlling the influx of people once a location is featured. Ocampo plans to collaborate with Councilor Al Ryan Alejandre, Chair of the Committee on Tourism and Beautification, to accredit social media vloggers through the local government unit. He underscored the need for accredited vloggers, recognizing their contributions to the city and addressing any mistakes they might make. This initiative aims to balance recognition for positive actions with corrective measures for any missteps. The concerns arose in November 2023 when a Davao City-based environment group criticized a travel vlogger for promoting recreational activities in a river within the Panigan-Tamugan Watershed. Following a waste dumping incident on January 11, 2024, the group urged Dabawenyos, especially vloggers and influencers, to refrain from visiting protected areas for leisure. They emphasize the importance of understanding and respecting rules and regulations before endorsing specific parts of the city......»»
10th ID bashes Canadian gov’t for travel advisory vs Mindanao
The 10th Infantry Agila Division (10ID) of the Philippine Army criticized the Canadian government for issuing a travel advisory against all parts of Mindanao, which includes their area of responsibility. Major Mark Anthony Tito, spokesperson for the 10th ID, emphasized that the regions under their jurisdiction are peaceful and free from terrorism and violent threats, contrary to the Canadian embassy's advisory. The division oversees 12 provinces, seven cities, and 72 municipalities in various parts of Mindanao. Tito expressed bewilderment at the basis of the travel advisory, asserting that the Canadian government lacks awareness of the actual situation on the ground. He highlighted the peaceful nature of the entire Davao Region throughout 2023, with no recorded incidents of terrorism or insurgency. Despite the exclusion of Davao City from the advisory, Tito noted that the region would still be impacted. The Canadian embassy's advisory warned its citizens to avoid visiting Mindanao due to ongoing terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, high levels of violence, and encounters between rebel forces and government security authorities. Specific provinces and regions were singled out for caution or non-essential travel, including Northern Mindanao, Soccsksargen, and Eastern Mindanao. Contrary to the advisory, the 10th ID has been actively weakening and eliminating guerilla forces within its jurisdiction as part of the Philippine Army's efforts to establish an insurgency-free zone. In fact, on October 27, 2023, the Davao Region celebrated its first anniversary as an insurgency-free region in the Philippines. This dispute has led to other related stories, including the Chamber's intention to engage in discussions with the Canadian government regarding the travel advisory, as well as refutations from the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and celebrations of the Davao Region's insurgency-free status by the Regional Peace and Order Council. In summary, the 10th ID vehemently opposes the Canadian government's travel advisory, citing the peaceful and secure nature of the regions under their jurisdiction, and highlighting the significant strides made in eradicating insurgency in the Davao Region......»»
Australia, Britain Criticize China for Actions in Hong Kong
SYDNEY - Australia and Britain on Friday criticized China for its actions in Hong Kong and the South China Sea and its support of Russia, after a meeting in which London and Canberra deepened their security ties.The two countries called out 'recent unsafe and destabilizing behavior by China's vessels against Philippine vessels and crew near Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea,' in a statement that contain.....»»
Ukraine, allies slam Pope Francis’ ‘white flag’ comment
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian and allied officials Sunday criticized Pope Francis for saying that Kyiv should have the “courage” to negotiate an end to the war with Russia, a statement many interpreted as a call for Ukraine to surrender. The foreign ministers of Ukraine and Poland, a vocal ally of Kyiv, condemned the pope’s remarks......»»
UST draws flak for censoring photo
A lawmaker and various groups criticized the University of Santo Tomas, particularly UST’s Office of Student Affairs, for its move to censor the school’s online campus media organization over a photo that went viral on social media......»»
EcoWaste Coalition Calls Out Quezon City Stores Selling Toxic Cosmetics with Mercury
21 January 2024, Quezon City. The toxics watchdog group EcoWaste Coalition criticized some beauty product stores in Quezon City for their flagrant violation of the ban on skin-lightening products containing mercury, a health-damaging chemical.Despite the citywide ban adopted in 2018 through Ordinance No. 2767 ahead of the 2020 phase-out deadline for mercury-added cosmetics under the Minamata Convention.....»»
Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling criticized for gender views
British author J.K. Rowling, who scored stellar success with her series about the boy wizard Harry Potter, has courted controversy online and even death threats because of her outspoken views on gender identity......»»
DepEd exec denies corruption allegation
An official of the Department of Education has criticized alleged efforts from within the agency to discredit her following a dispute on funding for “private activities” of certain DepEd employees......»»
Paolo defends Sara, but gets criticized over their silence on WPS issue
Davao City Congressman Paolo Duterte's defense of her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, for her silence on the recent tensions in the West Philippine Sea drew more criticisms instead......»»
PH media slam Chinese foreign ministry’s claims of manipulating WPS reports
Philippine media groups criticized the Chinese foreign ministry for suggesting that recent reports on Chinese harassment of Filipino vessels in the West Philippine Sea involved video manipulation and sensationalism to portray the Philippines as a victim. The Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) and National Union of Journalists of the Philippines (NUJP) expressed offense.....»»
Taking finances personally
A country, or its government, can be criticized by economists for being too frugal and not spending all its budget to grow the economy, create jobs, and increase capital investment......»»
Marcos on congratulating Taiwan president: It’s common courtesy
Sending a congratulatory message to Taiwanese president-elect Lai Ching-te was an act of courtesy, President Marcos said yesterday after being criticized by China for the gesture......»»
Bangsamoro leaders calls out Sinulog dance for ‘cultural insensitivity’
Moro leaders and netizens criticized one performance during Cebu’s Sinulog opening ceremony last Friday that interpreted a Moro dance they said was “insensitive” and “inaccurate”......»»
Philippines backs Germany’s statement on China
Germany should not be criticized for speaking out against China as its dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea are also the international community’s concern, according to Philippine Coast Guard-WPS spokesman Commodore Jay Tarriela......»»