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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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Kindness as an Investment? Untangling Genuine Gratitude from the Trap of Toxic ‘Utang na Loob’
“Kasi ang pinakamabigat na utang ay ang tinatawag na ‘utang na loob.’ Tinulungan ka nila ng isang beses, pero gusto nilang suklian mo iyon habambuhay.” — The Seafaring Byahero In Philippine society, few concepts carry as much emotional weight as utang na loob (debt of gratitude). Rooted in deep communal solidarity, it was originally designed…
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Dahil Matanda, Laging Tama? Breaking the Cycle of Weaponized Respect in Filipino Culture
“Magulang mo ako, huwag mo akong pagsalitaan nang ganyan.” “Mas nakatatanda ako sa’yo, bastos ka.” These familiar phrases echo across countless Filipino households during difficult conversations. In our culture, paggalang sa nakatatanda (reverence for elders) is one of our most treasured traditional virtues. We honor our parents, kiss the hands of our elders (mano po),…
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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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The Grace of Self-Giving: Why You Never Truly Lose When Living for God and Neighbor
In a world driven by transactional relationships, our natural human instinct is to calculate: “What’s in it for me? Lugi ba ako rito? May mapapala ba ako?” We guard our time, energy, and resources carefully because we fear being taken advantage of or ending up empty-handed. Yet, Fr. Marvin’s reflection sets before us a radical…
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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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Daily Bread: Memorial of St. Ezekiel Moreno — The Shepherd’s Heart and the Generosity of Divine Grace
Central Theme for the Day The Shepherd’s Heart and the Radical Generosity of Divine Grace Today’s Liturgy of the Word—coinciding with the Memorial of Saint Ezekiel Moreno, an Augustinian Recollect missionary who served deeply in Philippine soil (from Calapan and Palawan to Las Piñas) and is venerated as a patron against cancer—calls us to reflect…
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Generations of Filipino Excellence: BINI and Lea Salonga Join Forces for DreamWorks’ ‘Forgotten Island’ Soundtrack
It’s OFFICIAL! Lea Salonga will collaborate with BINI! In a historic convergence of generational Filipino talent, the Nation’s Girl Group BINI and international theater icon Lea Salonga are officially collaborating on “A Parallel World (Amping Mix)” for the official soundtrack of DreamWorks Animation’s animated feature, “Forgotten Island.” The full official tracklist, revealed by Universal Pictures…
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Beyond Karma: Why God’s Divine Justice and the Law of Sowing and Reaping Set Us Free
In everyday Filipino conversations, whenever someone experiences sudden misfortune after doing something wrong, or receives unexpected blessings after helping a stranger, the immediate reaction is often: “Karma yan.” We have casually adopted this Eastern concept to explain the moral balances of life. But when a priest reminds us that God sees what we do…