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February is Pro-Life Month

Manila, Philippines – With the theme “A Pro-Life Nation: The Future in our Hands,” several activities have been lined up for the observance of the month of February as Pro-Life Month. A pro-life mass will be held on February 3, Sunday, 3 p.m., at the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene (Quiapo Church) in Manila. On February 14, advocates will distribute Valentine candies with... 

Santo Domingo Church and liturgical objects declared `National Cultural Treasures’

Manila, Philippines – THE historic Santo Domingo Church in Quezon City and its liturgical objects have been declared a “National Cultural Treasures” (NCT) by the National Museum on October 4, 2012. The church is home to the venerated image of the Virgin Mary called “Nuestra Senora de La Naval.” The centuries-old image is credited with saving Manila in 1646. Incoming search... 

Seized goods for flood victims

Manila, Philippines – Vice President Jejomar C. Binay urged Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima to use confiscated goods at the Bureau of Customs (BoC) for the government’s relief efforts for flood victims.  Read More »

Korina: ‘I’m not yet pregnant’

Manila, Philippines – KORINA Sanchez is denying reports she is pregnant. “Mabuti pa ang Twitter buntis ako, pero sa totoong buhay hindi pa. Hindi pa talaga,” she told “The Buzz” in a taped interview. The rumor started to spread on the Internet after Senator Panfilo Lacson asked Sanchez’s husband, Mar Roxas, during his confirmation as Transportation and Communications... 

The Feast of Our Lady of La Naval de Manila

Manila, Philippines – TODAY is the Feast of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of La Naval. Now enshrined at the Santo Domingo Church on Quezon Avenue. The title “La Naval” was added after the Spanish naval victory over the Dutch in Manila Bay in 1646. The Spanish troops had only two ships to defend the islands against the 18 galleons and other small vessels sent by the Dutch forces.... 

Grand procession set for feast of La Naval de Manila

Manila, Philippines – Large crowds of Marian devotees and pilgrims are expected to gather at the Santo Domingo Church (National Shrine of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary) in Quezon Avenue, Quezon City to take part in the traditional grand procession of Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary La Naval de Manila in celebration of the feast of La Naval de Manila. With the theme “La Naval de...