Day: April 5, 2025

Quezon City: The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) called on candidates to stick to finding ways to better serve the marginalized sector, including solo parents, instead of making a joke out of them. According to Philippines News Agency, at a news forum in Quezon City, DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian emphasized that public servants have a responsibility to set a respectful tone, especially when addressing marginalized groups, such as solo parents. Gatchalian stated, “This isn’t about who can deliver the best punchline. It’s about who can deliver the best solutions,” reacting to the viral video of Pasig City congressional

Manila: The National Security Council (NSC) has raised concerns over the arrest of three Filipino nationals in China on allegations of espionage, emphasizing that these individuals are ‘ordinary Filipino citizens with no military training.’ According to Philippines News Agency, NSC Assistant Director General Jonathan Malaya highlighted that the Filipino citizens in question are law-abiding and have no criminal records. They were also vetted and screened by the Chinese government prior to their arrival in China. The limited information released by Chinese media suggests that their detention may be a response to recent legitimate arrests of Chinese agents and accomplices in

Quezon City: The Catholic faithful can add a visit to a mall exhibit of images depicting the Agony, Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ to their observance of this year’s Holy Week. According to Philippines News Agency, Radio Veritas Religious Department head Renee Jose announced that the ‘Veritas 846 Holy Week Exhibit 2025’ will be held at Fisher Mall Quezon City from April 12 to 20. ‘In celebration of the Year of Jubilee of Hope, this exhibit invites the faithful to reflect on the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, which brought hope and salvation to the

Manila: Defending champion University of Santo Tomas (UST) clinched the first finals berth in the UAAP Season 87 men’s tennis after dominating University of the East (UE), 4-1, in the semifinals at Felicisimo Ampon Tennis Center in Manila on Saturday. According to Philippines News Agency, Ericjay Tangub delivered UST’s initial point when he conquered Gerald Gemida, 6-1, 6-4, but UE tied after JB Aguilar turned back Sebastian Santos, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4. Reigning Most Valuable Player Nilo Ledama rallied past Marc Nicole Suson, 6-2, 4-6, 6-2; Richard Bautista and Nash Agustines downed Mark Dave Palanas and RJ Baje, 6-0, 6-2; and

Bayambang: The historic St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church in Bayambang was officially proclaimed an archdiocesan shrine on Saturday. The elevation of the church to shrine status recognizes not only its spiritual significance but also its enduring legacy as a center of faith and devotion. According to Philippines News Agency, the decree signed by Lingayen-Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas highlighted the importance of the church’s new status. “We are pleased to note that the Godos, a hymn for St. Vincent Pereira, composed many years ago, is a testament of the census feeding and proof of the numerous favors received through his intercession,”