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Crown, Character, and Community: Meet the 12 Official Candidates of Miss 172 Urduja 2026
The stage is set for an exciting celebration of youth empowerment, grace, and community leadership as the Sangguniang Kabataan of Barangay 172 officially presents the Official 12 Candidates for Miss 172 Urduja 2026. Held in line with the Linggo ng Kabataan 2026 festivities, the coronation night is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the…
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Ka-Talk Sulong-Padayon 2026: Empowering the Voice and Synodality of Novaliches Youth
The youth of the local Church have gathered once again to listen, discern, and journey together as the Diocese of Novaliches Youth Ministry conducts Ka-Talk: Sulong-Padayon 2026 (Phase 4) today, Saturday, August 22, 2026, hosted at St. Agnes Parish in the Caloocan District. Running from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, this diocesan consultation serves as…
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Guardian of the Sacred Host: The Pilgrim Tour of St. Tarcisius of Rome Commences at the Good Shepherd Cathedral
The four-month pilgrim journey officially commences on Friday, August 21, 2026, hosted at the mother seat of the local Church, the Cathedral Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd in Fairview, Quezon City. 1. The Grand Opening Schedule (August 21, 2026) Arrival and Welcome Ceremonies: The sacred itinerary begins at 9:00 AM at the Good…
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Editorial Update: On the Opening Coverage of the 2026 St. Tarcisius Pilgrim Tour
A quick editorial update for our readers, community, and fellow pilgrims following our upcoming liturgical calendar. Due to unforeseen scheduling and administrative adjustments within parish media assignments, our planned on-site coverage for the Grand Opening Liturgy of the St. Tarcisius Pilgrim Tour at the Cathedral Shrine and Parish of the Good Shepherd on Friday, August…
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Complete Itinerary: The Official Multi-Diocesan Pilgrim Tour of St. Tarcisius of Rome (August – December 2026)
[UPDATE: We updated the August 21, 2026. Please check HERE for the update.] Following the grand opening at the mother church of the Diocese of Novaliches, the Pilgrim Image of Saint Tarcisius of Rome, Child Martyr of the Eucharist, embarks on an extensive multi-diocesan pilgrimage across Metro Manila, Bulacan, and Rizal. Below is the verified…
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Four Decades of Pastoral Grace: Commemorating the Foundation of the Cathedral Shrine of the Good Shepherd and the Journey of the Diocese of Novaliches
August 19 marks a historic milestone in the local life of the Philippine Church—commemorating forty-two years since the humble beginning of the community that would grow to become the spiritual center of northern Metro Manila: the Cathedral Shrine of the Good Shepherd in Fairview, Quezon City, the episcopal seat of the Diocese of Novaliches. Tracing…
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Malacañang Issues MC No. 131: Alternative Work and Learning Modes for NCR and 16 Provinces on August 20, 2026
The Office of the President has officially issued Memorandum Circular No. 131, directing the implementation of alternative work arrangements in government offices and alternative learning delivery modes in schools across the National Capital Region (NCR) and 16 provinces on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The circular comes upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction…
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Class and Work Suspensions: August 20, 2026 (Running List & Academic Advisories)
Local government units (LGUs) and academic institutions have announced class suspensions and shifts to alternative delivery modes for Thursday, August 20, 2026, to ensure the safety of students and faculty. Below is the verified running list of affected areas and university advisories. 1. Local Government Unit (LGU) Advisories CALABARZON Laguna Biñan City: No face-to-face classes,…
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The Pambansang Bisyo Returns: ABS-CBN Confirms ‘Gandang Gabi Vice’ Comeback This September on GMA and iWant
The long wait for late-night weekend comedy is officially over. During ABS-CBN Corporation’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory Vidanes officially confirmed that the iconic talk-comedy franchise “Gandang Gabi, Vice” (GGV) is set to return to television screens this coming September 2026. The revival will air on…
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The Hearth in the Valley: Why the Tradition of the ‘Panata’ and Quiet Faith Endures
If there is one cultural tradition that defines the heartbeat of the Filipino soul—one that goes beyond surface-level celebrations and reaches straight into who we are—it is the tradition of the Panata and our communal rhythms of Dawn and Dusk Devotions (from the quiet rhythm of the daily Ángelus to the enduring discipline of Simbang…