
The baro and the making of Filipino identity
Every strand of piña , abacá and jusi woven into the barong Filipino carries with it a long struggle for recognition — not only as the Philippines’ national…
· 4 min read
Topic

Every strand of piña , abacá and jusi woven into the barong Filipino carries with it a long struggle for recognition — not only as the Philippines’ national…
· 4 min read


Diocese of Borongan Bishop Crispin Varquez appealed to his fellow church leaders to practice frugality and simplicity in the conduct of conferences, especially…
· 3 min read

What once symbolized control now shelters a renewed appreciation for heritage, as Filipinos and travelers alike return to understand the layers of history…
· 4 min read

After a leisurely paseo through the fabled streets of Rome — passing by the impressive Arch Constantine, the ancient site of the Colosseum, and the ruins of…
· 5 min read

The National Park Service (NPS) removed slavery exhibits on Thursday, 22 January 2026, from the President’s House site at Independence National Historical…
· 3 min read

The construction of the Bloodless Landing Monument is nearing completion at Barangay La Paz in the town of San Narciso, Zambales.
· 2 min read

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Janice Tjen called it “special” after she pulled off an upset to become the first Indonesian to win a match at the Australian Open…
· 2 min read

Residents and visitors filled the streets of Pandacan in Manila to take part in the festivities and events in celebration of the feast day of the district’s…
· 5 min read

MELBOURNE, Australia (AFP) — Venus Williams fell at the first hurdle but said she was proud of herself after making history as the oldest woman to ever play at…
· 2 min read

Thousands of Catholic devotees filled the streets of Tondo before daybreak Sunday to celebrate the Feast of the Santo Niño, an annual tradition honoring the…
· 2 min read

The Feast of Sto. Niño in Manila has long been rooted in working-class districts, with Tondo and Pandacan keeping traditions that date back generations.
· 2 min read

The Child Jesus is depicted as Universal King and ‘Salvator Mundi’ (Savior of the World).
· 4 min read

Before the solemn celebration of the Holy Mass for the Grand Feast of the Santo Niño, the church was filled with reverence as the Rite of Enthronement of the…
· 1 min read

The Manila Police District (MPD) has issued traffic advisories ahead of the Feast of Sto. Niño celebrations in Tondo and Pandacan on 18 January.
· 2 min read

Readings -- 1 Sm. 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1; Ps. 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7; Mk. 2:13-17.
· 3 min read

"Father, forgive me for I have sinned, and I swear I will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help me God."
· 1 min read

At the core of Cebu’s history and the Filipino people’s Christian identity stands a small yet powerful image—the Sto. Niño de Cebu. More than a religious…
· 2 min read

