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The Philippine Catholic Church has identified seven “new martyrs” who gave their lives for the Gospel, most of them victims of persecutions in the nation’s south.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced that Society of the Divine Word priest Fr. Flaviano Antonio Villanueva (pictured) is one of three recipients of the award, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize of Asia.”
Widespread corruption in government infrastructure projects contributed to the severe flooding that paralyzed parts of Manila, especially the low-lying areas, according to Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines.
Cardinal Pablo David (in photo) of Kalookan made a scathing critique of the government’s handling of online gambling, calling it a “theatre of the absurd” and accusing officials of moral negligence in allowing widespread access to betting platforms.
Described as a “shepherd who walked with his people,” the late pontiff was remembered in requiem Masses and public tributes across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities.
Despite a global decline in generosity in 2024, a recent study found that the Philippines remains among the top countries where people dedicate their time to helping others.
Bishops in the Philippines vowed action on sexual abuse cases after a US-based church watchdog published a database of Filipino clergymen facing accusations of sexual violence.
Religious leaders in Mindanao have reaffirmed their commitment to peace and sustainable development during the Mindanao Religious Leaders Conference (MiRLeC), held in Davao City.
The Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation announced the 66th Ramon Magsaysay Award recipients.
The ancestral house of the late Manila Archbishop Jaime Cardinal Sin in New Washington in Aklan province on Panay Island has been converted into a museum in honor of the influential religious leader instrumental in the 1986 people power revolt that toppled the Marcos dictatorship.
