The Turumba Festival in Pakil, Laguna is the Philippines’ longest uninterrupted religious festival, rooted in a 1788 Marian tradition that blends devotion, dance, history, and cultural resilience. Read more »
Undocumented Filipino caregivers in California were allegedly forced to work 24-hour shifts with little pay, raising serious human trafficking and labor violation concerns. Advocates praise their courage for speaking out against exploitation. Read more »
In Albay, Holy Week is a time when tables come alive with faith, flavor, and family tradition. Families observe “ayuno” by preparing meatless meals that are rich, comforting, and deeply tied to Bicolano culture. Read more »
The Iloilo provincial government formally introduced the Iloilo Province Dialysis Project on March 7, establishing a public-private partnership with Healthway Qualimed Hospital Iloilo, a medical facility operating under Ayala Corp.’s AC Health. Read more »
Looking for meaningful Visita Iglesia destinations? Explore these 7 historic churches in Laguna and experience faith, history, and heritage in one pilgrimage journey. Read more »
A Filipina caregiver from Pangasinan, Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera, was killed in an airstrike in Israel while helping her employer reach a bomb shelter. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed her death and assured government assistance for her family amid rising Middle East tensions. Read more »
