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Metro cops start preparing for Lunar New Year festivities

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:38:44 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Expecting Chinese Filipinos and tourists to flock to Chinatown in Manila in the next one-and-a-half weeks, Metro Manila police have started making security preparations for the L…

The Family, Teacher of Human and Christian Values

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 19:13:26 +0000

SOME 15,000 participants, including 35 cardinals and numerous bishops from around the world, converge today in Mexico City for the 6th World Encounter of Families. The theme of the 2009 ecclesial even…

Thousands of Filipino Catholics honor Christ image

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:12:17 +0000

Devotees wipe the image of the Black Nazarene in the belief that it will bring good health and good luck Thursday, Jan. 8, 2009, outside the Quiapo church in Manila, Philippines. Thousands of devotees…

Nazarene procession generally peaceful

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:11:31 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – Despite reports of injuries and incidences of theft, the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday described the Feast of the Black Nazarene in Manila as “generally…

Filipino artist Amorsolo takes up residence at Pacific

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:27:53 +0000

STOCKTON – Filipino artist Don S. Amorsolo comes from a family of artists discernible by the legacy of his grandfather, Fernando C. Amorsolo, who was christened as the Philippines’ National Artist in …

Feast of 3 Kings recalls the Magi’s visit to Christ Child

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:57:39 +0000

The Three Kings mentioned in the gospel of Matthew who traveled to the Holy Land from the East to worship the Child Jesus as “King of the Jews” will be remembered today, the Feast of the Epiphany.

Christmas story changed him

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Sat, 03 Jan 2009 16:57:32 +0000

MANY think that the Christmas season ends today, feast of the Magi or Epiphany. That’s not true. It ends on January 11, 2009, feast of the Lord’s Baptism.

Dawn Mass attendance up this year

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 19:04:43 +0000

MANILA, Philippines – This year’s Simbang Gabi (dawn Mass) attracted more devotees than in previous years, according to Manila archbishop Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales. Rosales said this shows Fil…

Religious traditions flourish at Christmas spirit

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:13:14 +0000

The Catholic faithful crowded parishes in Metro Manila and nearby provinces in yesterday’s last Simbang Gabi, malls were full of last-minute shoppers on the eve of Christmas day, and the yearend exo…

Magnificence of Christ’s birth

Philippines News latest RSS headlines - Philippine Times.com — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:13:10 +0000

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, we are touched by the glory and wonder of Christmas. We experience the magnificence of Christ’s birth, His works and His redeeming power.