Vatican Cardinals to Hold Secret Conclave to Elect New Pope on May 7

Electing New Pope

A significant event in the Roman Catholic Church is set to unfold as cardinals from around the world prepare to gather for a secret conclave to elect the next pope. The conclave will begin on May 7, according to a senior Vatican source, following a closed-door meeting of cardinals on Monday. This marks the first … Read more

DOJ Charges Harry Roque in Human Trafficking Case Tied to Illegal POGO Hub

Harry Roque New Case

The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Monday filed a qualified human trafficking case against former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for his alleged involvement in the operation of an illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Justice Undersecretary Nicholas Felix Ty confirmed that Roque, along with more than 30 others, has been charged. … Read more

Antique Principal Removed from Position After Viral Toga Incident

Toga Incident

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sonny Angara to dismiss Principal Venus Divinia Nietes from her position at Colonel Ruperto Abellon National High School (CRANS) in Laua-an, Antique. The move follows a controversial incident on April 15 during the school’s year-end ceremony. The issue erupted after a video of the … Read more

CBCP Urges Public Not to Campaign for Cardinal Tagle as Next Pope

Cardinal Tagle

A top official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has called on Filipinos to avoid publicly campaigning for Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle to succeed the late Pope Francis, who passed away on Monday at the age of 88. International media reports have included Cardinal Tagle among possible contenders for the papacy. Reuters … Read more

Who Is Sister Geneviève Jeanningros? Pope Francis Nun Friend

Pope Closed Friend

Sister Geneviève Jeanningros, an 81-year-old nun from the Little Sisters of Jesus order, is known for her unwavering commitment to serving society’s most marginalized groups. For over 56 years, she has dedicated her life to assisting transgender women, fairground workers, and the homeless, particularly in Ostia, a coastal area near Rome. Living in a caravan … Read more

Sister Geneviève’s Tearful Moment with Pope Francis Shows True Friendship

Pope Francis Friend

In a moving display of friendship and faith, 81-year-old Sister Geneviève Jeanningros defied Vatican protocol to be by her longtime friend, Pope Francis. The moment, marked by silent prayer and tearful emotion, has touched the hearts of many worldwide. Sister Geneviève’s presence beside the Pope was not just a symbolic act—it was a testament to … Read more

Malacañang Declares Period of National Mourning for Pope Francis’ Passing

Pope Francis

Malacañang on Wednesday declared a period of national mourning following the death of Pope Francis, the beloved 266th Bishop of Rome. The announcement was made through Proclamation No. 871, signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on April 23. The mourning period is effective immediately and will continue until the pontiff’s burial on Saturday. During this … Read more

DA to Launch P20 Rice Program in Visayas – Sec. Kiko Laurel

Rice At 20 Pesos Per Kilo

Agriculture Secretary Francisco “Kiko” Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Wednesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) will begin offering rice at P20 per kilo, starting with a pilot implementation in the Visayas. The initiative is in line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 2022 campaign promise to lower the price of rice to P20 per kilo. … Read more