Celebrations of thanksgiving and revelry honoring the Child Jesus in two central Philippine provinces were marred by killings, some by a troubled policeman and others blamed on vigilantes. On Jan. 16 ...

Although I have been to “Magellan’s Cross” and the Basilica of the Sto. Niño de Cebu numerous times, I always drop by because there is always something new to see. Sometimes, what I saw on a previous ...

The official declaration of the Archdiocesan Shrine and Parish of Santo Niño in Tondo, Manila as a Minor Basilica has been scheduled for May 2026. In the official announcement posted by the parish, ...

ILOILO CITY (PIA) — Devotees and religious groups have gathered to honor Señor Santo Niño through the solemn fluvial and foot processions that reaffirm the Ilonggos’ deep devotion through prayer and ...

Visiting Intramuros, I’m reminded once again that its walls hide a vast classroom. Every visit brings new insights. I recently returned here to cover the opening of the National Commission for Culture ...

January in Manila has fiestas that commemorate images of Jesus Christ both as a sorrowful, suffering adult, and as a cute, innocent child. While the procession of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo on Jan.

MANILA (PIA) — Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees filled the streets of Tondo and Pandacan on Sunday, dancing and clutching statues of the Child Jesus to celebrate the Feast of Santo Niño, one of ...

MANILA, Philippines — More than 7,000 devotees joined the feast of Santo Niño in Manila. According to the Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council on Sunday, January 18, 7,500 individuals ...

Visitors view various images of the Santo Niño at the “Hari ng Marikina: Santo Niño Exhibit” at the Marikina Sports Complex on Monday, Jan. 12. The exhibit features various statues and images of the ...

MANILA -- Colorful replicas of the image of Señor Santo Niño were paraded around the streets surrounding the Minor Basilica and Archdiocesan Shrine Parish of Señor Santo Niño de Tondo in Manila on ...

Cebu City (Agenzia Fides) – The celebrations for the Feast of the Santo Niño, which culminates on January 18 in the Archdiocese of Cebu, should not be financed by sponsors and donations from entities ...

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