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China, Philippines agree to upgrade ties, jointly build Belt and Road

China and the Philippines agreed on Nov. 20 to upgrade their ties to comprehensive strategic cooperation and jointly advance the Belt and Road construction. The decision was made at a meeting between visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte. The two...

China’s Xi Jinping coming for state visit to PHL

The imminent state visit of China's President Xi Jinping is of keen interest to the Filipino people. First: As the leader of China, Xi Jinping will play a crucial role in preventing or igniting a war that can jeopardize peace among nations, both in...

Cease fire ensues after Hamas rocket barrage against Israel

  Israel has the right to defend itself. Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Rafael Harpaz said Israelis will defend themselves from rocket attacks coming from Gaza. “We need to defend our cities,’ Ambassador Harpaz said. “They’re shooting rockets at schools, houses and innocent people.” The Israeli diplomat...

Stakeholders prepare for Bangsamoro plebiscite in 2019

Since the passage of Republic Act 11054 or the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL) last July, all sectors involved in the peace process in Mindanao have been steadily preparing for the Bangsamoro plebiscite scheduled to be held on January 21 next year. On the part...

Relics and the Roman Catholic Church

Why do Catholics venerate relics? This question came to mind when the heart relic of Saint Padre Pio was put on display last October in the Philippines. The saint’s relic was put on public display for veneration from Oct. 6 to Oct. 26 in...

Millions venerate Saint Padre Pio relic, says priest

Millions of Filipinos went out of their way to take part in the veneration of the heart relic of Padre Pio, an Italian saint, according to a priest who was involved in the event. LARGEST CROWD In a report published by CBCPNews, the official online...

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Human rights activist blames Sinophobia and racism for false reports on Chinese students in Cagayan province

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Jose Mari Chan honored by FFCCCII, China Ambassador, Cebu Mayor

FFCCCII nominates Chan for National Artist Music icon and top sugar businessman Jose Mari L. Chan was awarded the “FFCCCII Lifetime Achievement Award” on Dec....