Rappler's latest stories on Lingayen
Lingayen barangay officials arrested for drinking spree
Their revelry takes place inside the barangay hall, and the village chief allegedly fired his gun, too
BVR on Tour: Tan-Rodriguez pair reclaims beach volley throne
Perlas' Bea Tan and Dij Rodriguez complete a perfect run to capture their third title in 4 legs
Airports' status in aftermath of Typhoon Ompong
(UPDATED) Here is a look at the condition of airports in typhoon-hit areas
Bishops hit priests carrying guns amid killings
'Gun-toting priests? They might want to consider leaving the priesthood and joining the police or the military instead,' says Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David
'Pinapatay nila ang ating kawan. Pinapatay nila kaming mga pastol.'
'Ikaw ba ay pumapalakpak pa rin? Ikaw ba ay tumatawa pa rin? Katawa-tawa pa rin ba ito sa iyo?' sabi nina Archbishop Socrates Villegas at mga kapwa niya pari ng Arkidiyosesis ng Lingayen-Dagupan
'They are killing our flock. They are killing us shepherds.'
Archbishop Socrates Villegas and other leaders call on President Rodrigo Duterte 'to stop the verbal persecution of the Catholic Church,' as they denounce the killing of Father Richmond Nilo
Archbishop Villegas ends term as CBCP president
During his 4 years as CBCP president, Archbishop Socrates Villegas spared no one from criticism, from Benigno Aquino III to Rodrigo Duterte
Cebu archbishop hits EJKs ahead of EDSA procession
'Lord, heal our wounded land!' says Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma as Catholics in Cebu also prepare for a major procession against extrajudicial killings
CBCP denies it 'regrets' killing of Hapilon, Maute
The lie is posted on the Facebook page 'Rodrigo Duterte Supporters,' as the Duterte administration is accused of spreading propaganda on social media
Tagle, Villegas speak out vs new drug war killings
This comes after a series of drug raids killed at least 81 people – including 17 year old Kian Loyd delos Santos – in only 4 days
Leticia Ramos-Shahani: The woman who competed with the best
Letty made a name for herself in diplomacy and politics and championed culture and women s rights
READ: Sara Duterte reminds bishop on meaning of EDSA
Let me tell you what freedom is It is to live a life that is free from your selective moral standard This is what the meaning of EDSA is the Davao City mayor tells Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in an open letter
Archbishop Villegas: Amid terror, dare to be merciful
Do not be afraid to wait because love is patient and love always waits Do not be afraid to wait even if it takes forever Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
Archbishops Tagle, Villegas denounce death penalty
Every life has hope Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle says while Archbishop Socrates Villegas pushes to reform the justice system
Bishop calls for prayer rally vs death penalty
What a tragedy if this would be passed in this holy season of Christ s birth Archbishop Socrates Villegas says referring to the death penalty bill
Bishop: Join anti-Marcos rally out of compassion, not revenge
Huwag tayong magsiraan Archbishop Socrates Villegas tells protesters joining the nationwide anti Marcos rally on November 30
Kailangan ni Marcos ng dasal, hindi parangal – Archbishop Villegas
Huwag sanang gamitin ng mga buhay ang bangkay ng yumao para sa kani kanilang pangarap at ambisyon
Archbishop Villegas to Marcoses: Ask forgiveness
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas says in his message Return stolen inheritance Correct mistakes The mercy of God awaits all those who are humble and repentant
Bishop to Marcoses: Don't use a corpse for ambitions
The late dictator Ferdinand Marcos needs prayers not honors says Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas in a prayer rally in Dagupan City
Espino on suspension: Only 'preventive', not final
Pangasinan congressman Amado Espino Jr says he will go through the judicial process even if the charges he says are pure fabrications and politically motivated
Wake up, my people! Wake up!
There is no peace for cowards The next life to be snuffed could be yours
Pangasinan holds first-ever night job fair
Around 3 000 job vacancies from 5 overseas and 16 local companies are made available during the night job fair on May 1
Duterte, Robredo win in PSU Lingayen mock polls
Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte gets 35 52 of the university voters while Camarines Sur 3rd District Representative Leni Robredo gets 30 78
IN PHOTOS: Campaign materials hang from trees, electric wires in Pangasinan
Campaign materials in Pangasinan are spotted on trees schools and electrical wires – areas prohibited by the Commission of Elections
CBCP on Pope easing annulments: ‘Fresh air’
In a historic move Pope Francis reforms the annulment process to ensure that ‘the heart of the faithful is not long oppressed by the darkness of doubt’
Filipino bishops to Indonesian bishops: Save Mary Jane
Archbishop Socrates Villegas president of the CBCP writes Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Suharyo Hardjoatmodjo to implore the president of Indonesia to commute a Filipina s death sentence
Cardinal Tagle to Indonesia: Due process for Mary Jane
The Manila archbishop also tells migrant Filipino workers: Do not just accept parcels or bags from people especially from those you do not know
CBCP: 'Storm heaven with prayers' to save Mary Jane
Every life is precious as it comes from God Filipino Catholic bishops say hoping to save a 30 year old Filipina who is on Indonesia s death row
Bishop's take on 'homily abuse' stirs debate
Pope Francis himself says a homily should be brief and avoid taking on the semblance of a speech or a lecture
Bishops on Easter: Remember Mamasapano, help the poor
Let us behold the Risen Jesus in every needy person and see a neighbor a brother or sister Manila Archbishop Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle says
Bishops split on 'moral basis' for Aquino to quit
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma says the Catholic Church is not in the position to push the President to quit for it is beyond her competence
CBCP head slams priests in costly shirts, cars
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas issues a 7 point warning against clericalism and materialism as he calls it a scandal for a priest to die rich
Pangasinan gov to face graft cases over black sand mining
The Ombudsman says the mining operation was conducted in a protected area part of a 184 hectare reserve meant for eco tourism and other sustainable development activities
Pope Francis names Pangasinan's Manaoag Shrine a basilica
By naming it a basilica Pope Francis grants privileges to the Manaoag church and its churchgoers
Vatican urges Philippines to help Christians in Iraq
The Philippines will study the Vatican s request as Pope Francis urgently calls on the international community to protect all those affected by the violence
Filipinos to hold Day of Prayer for Christians in Iraq
Catholic bishops set the Day of Prayer on August 18 as Pope Francis is expected to pray for persecuted Christians on the same day
CBCP backs people's initiative vs pork barrel
The Catholic bishops urge people to propose legislation to stop the practice of appropriating of lump sums in the national budget under various pretexts
Pope sets Philippine trip January 15-19
2nd UPDATE We can show the world what it means to be pained to clean up to stand again and to face another morning Cardinal Tagle says
CBCP on Aquino's DAP speech: Respect SC
Leaders should be humble Philippine bishops say after President Benigno Aquino III slammed the High Court for an unreasonable decision
CBCP rejects Napoles 'request' for custody
UPDATED Philippine Catholic bishops cite obstacles from both Church and State laws in rejecting the alleged pork barrel scam mastermind s request but the Napoles camp denies making the plea
Pope chooses Visayas as core of Philippine trip
Pope Francis age and medical condition – part of his lungs is gone – can however limit his itinerary
Top bishop to prelates: Be 'happy,' not 'punitive'
Bishops should follow Pope Francis in addressing issues like contraception the head of the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines says
Philippine bishops: Death penalty 'self-contradictory'
The Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines denounces new attempts to lobby the legislature for the restoration of the death penalty
CBCP chief: No to 'selective justice' in pork scam
Everybody culpable whatever their political affiliations may be should be investigated and if so warranted indicted Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas says
CBCP denounces use of 'power' vs pork probe
Let those who are at fault come out and admit their wrongdoings Philippine bishops say
CBCP head echoes Pope on Lent: 'Stewardship must hurt'
Catholics should learn to cheerfully keep nothing for ourselves the Philippines top prelate also says as Holy Week begins
Incoming CBCP head hits 'pork' in Church
Lingayen Dagupan Archbishop Socrates Villegas challenges priests to practice what they preach
Villegas is new CBCP president
Archbishop Socrates Villegas of Lingayen Dagupan Villegas is the new president of Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines
A Tausug girl's swim dreams
A Tausug girl and daughter of a former Olympian swimmer tries to make her own mark through Palarong Pambansa
#palaro2012: Athletics highlights (Day 4)
Highlights from athletics of Palarong Pambansa Day 4
