The Philippines loves Mama Mary, the country’s Patroness. There are a number of reasons why this is so but one of the most compelling may be the matriarchal culture of our society. So it is not surprising that we celebrate Mama Mary’s birthday, Sept 8,...
This is for the people who live, have lived, and will live on this earth. This is for people who contribute for a better world and to those who are open for a greater change. This is about love for the country. This is for the people...
Recognizing the role of the laity in the growth of vocations to the priesthood and religious life, the Archdiocese of Davao has launched the celebration of Vocation Month with the theme, “Laity: Seedbed of Vocation.” Archbishop of Davao Romulo G. Valles officiated the Holy Eucharist together...
Is Student Government still important to a school campus? “Student Governments are the vanguards of thestudents,” current president of the student government of Ateneo de Davao University, Mr. Regel Kent Asuero said. It is the primary role and main thrust of a student council to lobby students’...
ACCREDITATION. Director Priscilla N. Razon of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) awards a Certificate of Accreditation to the workers of the DSWD Regional Rehabilitation Center for Youth (RRCY) which recently passed the First Level Standards in the Implementation of Residential-Based Programs and...
As the Archdiocese of Davao celebrates the month of Vocations this September, the Archbishop of Davao reminded his flock to intensify their support for the priestly vocations. In his circular letter dated August 13, Archbishop Romulo G. Valles asked “the parish priests to make some adjustments...
Asian Youth, Wake up! The Glory of the Martyrs Shines on You Daejeon, South Korea August 10-18,2014 We are Asian youth. Even though we come from different countries, we speak different languages, and we have diverse cultures, we are one family in Christ. We are the...
“Ganito Noon; Paano Ngayon?” Part 8 •The basis of the lay apostolate The call of the laity to the “apostolate” is given in baptism and confirmation, and not by a special mandate of the hierarchy which singles out some of the faithful from others. Neither is it derived...
TAGUM CITY—“This is the day that the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad.” Kini ang giingon sa bag-ong gi-ordinahan nga pari sa Dyosesis sa Tagum human niya madawat ang sakramento sa ordinasyon pinaagi sa pagpandong sa kamot ni Bishop Wilfredo Manlapaz sa iyang...
“Go, your Faith has healed you,” (Mk. 10:25). Jesus has a great heart for those who are poor, neglected, sinful and sick with great faith in Him, for He came for the sinners not for the righteous ones. He showed that God is a compassionate...