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'Personal grudges, interests' prevailed in rejection of ABS-CBN franchise – academics
The Philippine Association of Communication Educators promises to join electoral education initiatives 'to remind voters that no one, not even lawmakers, shall curtail press freedom'
215 bodies found in Mexico mass graves
Most of the graves were located on fenced land or abandoned farms in the towns of Zapopan, Tlajomulco, Juanacatlan, and El Salto
Where are the promised 30,000 tests a day? The government's moving targets
While cases continue to increase and lockdown restrictions ease across the country, the government again pushes back testing targets
LIST: P2P bus routes starting June 1
The resumption of P2P operations is in line with the start of the general community quarantine in Metro Manila
Replays of Masses not 'invalid' amid pandemic, says Bishop David
Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David, vice president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines, sets the record straight after a viral post claimed that the blessing of the Mass 'is only for those joining the livestream and not the replay'
‘Let this be our final warning’: UP CMC slams red-tagging students during pandemic
‘An attack on our students is an attack on our college,’ the UP College of Mass Communication reminds the NTF-ELCAC
Tributes pour in for Canada shooting victims as death toll rise
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police says new human remains are discovered in homes and vehicles set ablaze by the suspect during the weekend killing spree in Nova Scotia
Families mourn as police seek motive for Canada gun rampage
'He wasn't killing enemies, he was killing his friends,' says an acquaintance of the gunman
Trudeau laments 'evil' mass shooting, raises toll to 18
'No one man's action can build a wall between us and a better day – no matter how evil, how thoughtless, or how destructive,' Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says
LIVE: Maundy Thursday 2020 - Mass with Bishop Ambo David
Bookmark this page to watch the live online Mass with Caloocan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David at 5 pm on Maundy Thursday
PH aims to test 20,000 per day by April 27
Still, testing will be limited to patients under investigation and persons under monitoring
Holy Week 2020: Mass readings for Palm Sunday
Here is the set of Mass readings in Catholic churches around the world for Palm Sunday 2020
Galvez: 15 to 20-day extension of Luzon lockdown being studied
It would be ‘premature to make an announcement,’ but an extended lockdown is a ‘big possibility,’ says the chief implementer of government plans in quelling the pandemic
National quarantine centers ready in 10 days – Galvez
Stadiums and convention halls are being converted into quarantine facilities, and the first one may be ready by April 6, says NTF COVID-19 chief implementer Carlito Galvez Jr
[ANALYSIS] Coronavirus lessons from Japan, South Korea, and Vietnam
If we were to seriously learn lessons from other countries' experiences, then President Duterte needs to shift his mindset
#MassTestingNow: Online petition calls for urgent action on PH coronavirus outbreak
Among the demands listed in the petition is the distribution of essentials and vitamins to barangays and the conversion of public spaces into temporary quarantine and health centers
Cebu church masses go online amid coronavirus ban on crowd gathering
Cebu Archbishop Jose Palma suspends masses to help stop spread of novel coronavirus
Faith in the time of coronavirus: Where to watch online Masses
(2nd UPDATE) Here are links to live online Masses as of Sunday, April 5 – including those led by Pope Francis – as public Masses remain suspended due to the novel coronavirus
Three dioceses in Bicol suspend masses to prevent virus spread
Albay Bishop Joel Baylon also asks the faithful to 'continue praying the Oratio Imperata for COVID-19, begging the Lord to save us from this deadly threat'
Singapore bishop withdraws plan to resume Masses amid coronavirus
'I invite you to make the greatest sacrifice of all, which is to deprive ourselves of the celebration of the Sacrifice of the Mass,' says Archbishop William Goh
Nations seek biodiversity accord to stave off mass extinction
'This degradation of nature is unprecedented in the history of mankind,' says IPBES executive secretary Anne Larigauderie
Parkland survivors remember friends 2 years after mass shooting
Families attend ceremonies near the site of the massacre in Parkland, Florida, as they observe a minute of silence at 10:17 am for the 17 victims
Journalists, advocates call on Filipinos to back ABS-CBN franchise renewal
(UPDATED) NUJP and other groups say the attack on ABS-CBN threatens citizens' right to know
In sickness and in health: Mass wedding in South Korea defies virus fears
The Unification Church founded by Sun Myung-Moon distributed face coverings to the 30,000 crowd, but only some donned them
At least one killed, several injured in Seattle mass shooting
(UPDATED) One witness interviewed by local media says he had seen two men arguing loudly before they started shooting at one another, hitting bystanders
[OPINION] Getting envious of other countries' mass transport systems
Have you ever commuted abroad and wished buses and trains were as efficient in Manila?
Protesters destroy bus stops, hurl stones at police in French pension protests
Critics say the pension overhaul could cut benefits even while requiring people to work longer before retiring
Texas gun laws saved lives in church attack – Trump
In a country where critics say guns are too readily available, the laws in Texas are among the most permissible
2 killed in Texas shooting
A group of Hispanic men working on set for a music video in Houston, Texas is attacked by still-unidentified shooters
Rage, rage, rage: The world in 2019
Here are 2019's most unforgettable moments from the trenches
READ: Gospel for Christmas Day - December 25, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Christmas day 2019
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 24, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 9
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 23, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 8
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 22, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 7
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 21, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 6
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 20, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 5
'Justice prevailed': Youth groups hail Ampatuan massacre verdict
'Today we are a step ahead in our fight against impunity,' says College Editors Guild of the Philippines national president Daryl Angelo Baybado
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 19, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 4
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 18, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 3
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 17, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 2
READ: Gospel for Simbang Gabi - December 16, 2019
Read in Tagalog and English the Mass readings and gospel for Simbang Gabi day 1
LIST: Simbang Gabi schedules across the Philippines for 2019
Rappler compiles the Simbang Gabi schedules in key churches and chapels – including those in shopping malls – across the country
Gunman at U.S. military base showed mass shooting videos at party – report
The shooter did not have any apparent ties to terror groups and no group has officially claimed the attack, the New York Times reports
Pope Francis to lead Aguinaldo Mass in Rome on December 15
It will be first time for Pope Francis to lead the Aguinaldo Mass at St Peter's Basilica
LOOK: 'Ignited' comic book series tackles mass shootings with superheroes
U.S.-French comic book 'Ignited' is penned by former Marvel and DC writers and tells the fictional story of 6 teens who survive a high school shooting and develop superpowers
Biazon berates transport officials: ‘Be sensitive when people feel there is a crisis’
Muntinlupa Representative Ruffy Biazon laments the denial of a mass transportation crisis in Metro Manila, when the plight of the daily commuter shows otherwise
5 UP mass com alumni named 2019 Glory awardees
PRESS RELEASE: The Glory Awards will be held on November 9, 2019, at the Film Studio of the UP Film Institute (beside Plaridel Hall) in UP Diliman
Russia targets opposition leader Navalny with mass raids
Top protest leader Alexei Navalny says the raids are the result of Kremlin 'hysteria' after allies of President Vladimir Putin suffered major losses in local elections in Moscow
Myanmar says holding court martial after Rohingya atrocities probe
The report describes grisly violence at the hands of soldiers and Buddhist vigilantes, who allegedly attacked villagers with guns, knives, rocket launchers and grenades before dumping bodies into pits and dousing them with acid
At least 5 dead, 21 injured in Texas shooting – police
The shooting comes less than a month after a gunman killed 22 people in El Paso, Texas
