Romnick Sarmenta, Barbara Ruaro welcome first child
Actor Romnick Sarmenta and partner Barbara Ruaro welcomed their first baby. The two announced the arrival of their new baby via Instagram. Reposting Ruaro’s story, he said “mahal na mahal ko din kayong dalawa, Barbara.” Ruaro was also thankful that everything was alright with her and the baby after almost a 24-hour labor. Sarmenta was […] The post Romnick Sarmenta, Barbara Ruaro welcome first child appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
‘Catholic Woodstock’ kicks off in Lisbon ahead of Pope arrival
The world's largest Catholic gathering, a week-long religious festival known as World Youth Day, kicks off in Lisbon on Tuesday, a day before Pope Francis arrives on his first foreign trip since recent surgery. Around 300,000 people are expected to attend the opening mass at 7:00 pm (1800 GMT) at the hillside Eduardo VII park, which offers sweeping views of the Portuguese capital and the Tagus river. The 86-year-old pontiff is set to arrive in Lisbon on Wednesday morning to celebrate World Youth Day, a week of religious, cultural and festive events held about every three years in a different city. He has a typically packed schedule for his five-day visit to Portugal, despite having spent nine nights in hospital after undergoing hernia surgery in June. Francis, the first Latin American pope, is due to make 11 public pronouncements and hold numerous meetings, and on Saturday will visit the shrine of Fatima north of Lisbon. Church organizers expect one million faithful will attend the event's closing mass held by the pope on Sunday at a waterside park on the outskirts of Lisbon. Images of the pope were on display on banners set up across the city as well as on screens on automatic bank machines along with the message: "I am with you". A Lisbon pastry shop is even selling cookies with the image of the smiling pontiff wearing a crucifix. "I think it is going to be amazing experience to be in the same spot as the pope," said Barbara Weisz, a 19-year-old student from the United States, part of a group of 37 youths who came from a San Diego parish. "It is a great feeling to be among so many young people who share your beliefs," she added as the group, who wore matching red t-shirts, gathered in the lobby of their hotel before going sightseeing before attending the opening mass. World Youth Day, which has been dubbed the "Catholic Woodstock", is part of the Vatican's efforts to galvanize young Catholics at a time when secularism and disgust over clerical child sex abuse cause some faithful to abandon the Church. In recent days groups of event volunteers, decked out in their distinctive yellow T-shirts, could be seen outside of churches in Lisbon to welcome pilgrims who have flocked to the city. "It is a special moment that you should experience at least once in your life," said Samuel Navarro, a 19-year-old student from Spain. - Meeting with abuse victims - Pope Francis is expected during his visit to meet privately with victims of sexual abuse by members of the Portuguese clergy. A report published in February by an independent commission found at least 4,815 children were sexually abused by clergy members -- mostly priests -- since 1950. The inquiry, based on testimony from over 500 victims, concluded that the Church hierarchy in Portugal "systematically" tried to conceal the abuse. "I know (the meeting) will take place... but I don't know where it will happen or how many people will take part," Lisbon's patriarch, Cardinal Manuel Clemente, told a news conference Monday. "There is a total commitment on the part of the Portuguese Church to settle this issue," he added. Around 16,000 members of law enforcement, civil protection and medical staff are being deployed for the pope's visit, officials said. Initially scheduled for August 2022, but postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Lisbon World Youth Day is the 16th international edition of what has become the largest gathering of Catholics worldwide. The brainchild of late Pope John Paul II, this year's event is the fourth presided over by Pope Francis, who became head of the Catholic Church in 2013. The last three events took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2013, Krakow, Poland in 2016 and Panama City, Panama in 2019. lf-tsc/ds/yad © Agence France-Presse The post ‘Catholic Woodstock’ kicks off in Lisbon ahead of Pope arrival appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Travis Barker shocked at Kourtney Kardashian pregnancy
TMZ has gotten footage from Blink 181's concert of what appears to be drummer Travis Barker's, 47, first and very shocked reaction to the announcement of wife Kourtney Kardashian's, 44, pregnancy. This would be their first child, although both have children from previous relationships. Travis and Kourtney married each other three times in March: An intimate ceremony in Sta Barbara, California; a lavish gothic one in Portofino, Italy; and the third, in Vegas, with a fun and laid-back vibe. TMZ footage of Travis Barker reacting to Kourtney's pregnancy The post Travis Barker shocked at Kourtney Kardashian pregnancy appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Romnick Sarmenta, Barbara Ruaro welcome first child
Actor Romnick Sarmenta and partner Barbara Ruaro welcomed their first baby. The two announced the arrival of their new baby via Instagram. Reposting Ruaro’s story, he said “mahal na mahal ko din kayong dalawa, Barbara.” Ruaro was also thankful that everything was alright with her and the baby after almost a 24-hour labor. Sarmenta was […] The post Romnick Sarmenta, Barbara Ruaro welcome first child appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Pertussis or whooping cough: 40 child deaths so far this year – DOH
MANILA, Philippines — Assistant Health Secretary Albert Domingo reported on Wednesday that as of March 16 this year, some 40 children had died of whooping cough — a respiratory infection also called pertussis. An increase in new pertussis cases nationwide had been observed nationwide, with 28 cases reported from March 10 to 16. READ: What.....»»
Davao police clueless on Quiboloy’s whereabouts
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) — Police authorities in the Davao region claim they are still clueless on the whereabouts of Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy. The Senate had earlier ordered the arrest of Quiboloy for his continued refusal to attend its investigation of alleged human trafficking and child abuse. Police major Catheine Dela Rey, Police […].....»»
Dating child star na si Krystal Reyes engaged na sa non-showbiz BF
ENGAGED na ang former child star na si Krystal Reyes sa kanyang non-showbiz boyfriend na si Lawrence dela Cruz. Ibinandera ni Krystal sa kanyang Instagram account kahapon, March 25, ang ginawang marriage proposal sa kanya ng partner. Makikita sa photo na ipinost ng dating child actress sa IG ang kanyang fiancé na nakaluhod sa harapan.....»»
AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies
AC gov t to strengthen child protection policies.....»»
The real pasaways
The local internet came down hard last week on an anonymous teacher who was caught on livestream giving her students a scorching tongue-lashing for what she claimed was their lack of respect and discipline. Almost hysterical, Teacher X called them good-for-nothings without a future. Predictably, netizens deplored her derogatory language, which they equated with child abuse, and called on the Department of Education to investigate the incident and impose some disciplinary measure on the teacher concerned......»»
Lent and a unifying faith
The value and meaning of Lent has, over time, evolved from my perspective as a child growing up in a Catholic household, to the lens of an itinerant who has lived in countries where religion is hardly spoken of or where the dominant faith is different from mine......»»
Abegail Rait donates Francis M photo memorabilia to Boss Toyo
After a few months of silence since revealing in the same online show that she has a child with the late Francis M, Abegail Rait has returned to Boss Toyo to give him six photos allegedly taken from her and Francis M's past trips. .....»»
Brigada News FM probes controversial child abuse interview
Brigada News FM probes controversial child abuse interview.....»»
Tell it to SunStar: Mother’s request for live interview with sexually abused 4-year-old child was no valid excuse
Tell it to SunStar: Mother’s request for live interview with sexually abused 4-year-old child was no valid excuse.....»»
‘Prioritize child’s interest in media coverage’
‘Prioritize child’s interest in media coverage’.....»»
‘insensitive’ child interview on radio sparks backlash
‘insensitive’ child interview on radio sparks backlash.....»»
Child sexual molestation
out qualified trafficking in persons under Republic Act 9208, as amended by RA 10364. This is the case of Betty, who is already separated from her husband and working abroad. Before their separation, Betty and her husband had a daughter, Annie......»»
‘Cedie’ star Tom Taus naging nanay din si Jaclyn Jose, may pa-tribute
NANINIWALA ang dating child star na si Tom Taus na mapapasama sa history ng Philippine entertainment industry ang pangalan at legacy ni Jaclyn Jose. Binigyang-pugay ni Tom ang y0umaong award-winning actress sa burol nito sa Arlington Memorial Chapels sa Araneta, Quezon City. Nakasama ng aktor at DJ si Jaclyn sa pelikulang “Cedie: Ang Munting Prinsipe”.....»»
My light : Gal Gadot gives birth to 4th child
"Wonder Woman" star Gal Gadot gave birth to her 4th child with husband Jaron Varsano......»»
House helpers arrested for killings, rape
Two house helpers were arrested in separate incidents for allegedly killing an elderly couple and raping the employer’s child......»»
An intimate portrait of Tessie Agana’s life and times
“She started out when she was about six years old, and (she did) ‘Roberta,’ the big movie when she was eight years old. From eight to 14, it was when she made a lot of her movies as a child star.”.....»»
Quiboloy to face trafficking, child abuse raps — DOJ
The Department of Justice said that it had recommended the filing of charges of child abuse and human trafficking against doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy. .....»»