Day: April 21, 2025

Manila: Senators on Monday joined the global mourning for Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff who passed away Monday at the age of 88. Senate President Francis Escudero described the Catholic leader as ‘a true shepherd of Christ’s flock,’ noting that ‘his tireless efforts to foster peace and inclusion reshaped the Church’s role in promoting unity across religious and cultural divides.’ According to Philippines News Agency, Escudero said, ‘Pope Francis championed the marginalized, bringing their voices to the forefront of his papacy and inspiring the world with his message of love and acceptance.’ He highlighted the Pope’s 2015 visit

Manila: The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) President, Pablo Virgilio Cardinal David, has called upon bishops across the nation to ring the bells of churches in memory of Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. He requested the faithful to also pray for the soul of the Holy Father, who had recently been released from the hospital after battling double pneumonia. According to Philippines News Agency, the pontiff died at his residence at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican on the morning of April 21. Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Apostolic Chamber,

Quezon: Renewable energy pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corp. announced on Monday that it has secured PHP3.3 billion from Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) to finance the Alabat Wind Project through its unit, Alabat Wind Power Corp. According to Philippines News Agency, this funding is part of a larger PHP5.5-billion facility from RCBC dedicated to the 64-megawatt wind project in Quezon province. Alternergy President Gerry Magbanua expressed gratitude to RCBC for the timely release of funds, noting the previous release of PHP800 million for their Balsik Solar project. The Alabat Wind Project is set to become the first wind power facility along

Manila: The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the conviction of five individuals involved in the kidnapping-for-ransom of two minors in Quezon City, a crime that took place 12 years ago. According to Philippines News Agency, the Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 94 delivered a 21-page decision on April 8, which was made public on Monday. The court found the evidence presented by DOJ prosecutors sufficient to convict three principals and two accomplices. The victims, who were 10 and 15 years old at the time, were kidnapped by armed suspects while traveling along EDSA. A nationwide alert filed by their

Manila: The index crimes dropped by 60.18 percent in Metro Manila during the Holy Week from April 14 to 20, compared to the same period in 2024, according to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Monday. According to Philippines News Agency, NCRPO chief, Maj. Gen. Anthony Aberin, announced that 45 focus crimes were recorded, a significant decrease from the 113 incidents logged in the same period last year. Data from NCRPO highlighted that the most significant decline was observed in murder cases, with only one incident reported, a reduction from eight cases in 2024. The statistics further revealed