What does it mean when queer expression finds space in a deeply religious tradition?

https://www.rappler.com/people/drag-sinulog-queer-voices-catholic-festival/

Through centuries of devastating eruptions, Albayanos used Mayon’s own lava blocks and rocks to build some of their most iconic churches. Devotees say these structures stand as a testament to their enduring faith.

https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/arts-culture/destruction-devotion-albay-churches-mayon-volcano-lava-blocks-bicol/

Appointed by Pope Leo XIV last November, David William Antonio is the eighth archbishop of Nueva Segovia

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/luzon/nueva-segovia-archbishop-david-william-antonio-installed-ilocos-sur/

The image of Jesus Nazareno returns to the Quiapo Church at 10:50 am on Saturday, January 10, marking the end of the longest ever Traslacion

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/video-traslacion-end-feast-jesus-nazareno-2026/

While the Traslacion is traditionally held in Manila, devotees in other parts of the Philippines also organize their own celebrations — even on virtual platforms

https://www.rappler.com/philippines/photos-traslacion-feast-jesus-nazareno-2026/

HWPL Marks 12th Anniversary of Peace Day with Peace Walk in Kawit and Interfaith Youth Dialogue in Pasay

Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL), an international peace organization, commemorated the 12th Anniversary of the January 24th HWPL Peace Day through a series of peace activities held over two days in Kawit, Cavite, and Pasay City, highlighting the role of peace education, youth leadership, and interfaith dialogue in peacebuilding. The event also coincides with the global observance of the UN International Day of Education, highlighting the role of education as a foundation for sustainable peace.

On January 23, around 6,000 students, teachers, and peace advocates from Kawit, Cavite joined the Peace Walk, which proceeded from Water Camp to Aguinaldo Elementary School and onward to Aguinaldo Freedom Park, where a program was held. The first HWPL Peace Monument in Cavite was unveiled at the new district office of Aguinaldo Elementary School, symbolizing the shared commitment of schools, local government, and communities to uphold peace and coexistence.

Dr. Antonio Faustino, Assistant Schools Division Superintendent of the Department of Education – Schools Division Office of Cavite Province, emphasized the significance of the event to Kawit, a historic town where the Philippine flag of independence was first raised and celebrated more than a century ago.

The following day, January 24, the celebration continued at the GSIS Theater in Pasay City, in partnership with the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos–National Capital Region (NCMF-NCR). Guided by the theme “Youth Rise Up for Peace and Unity through Interfaith Dialogue!”, the event gathered around 500 participants including youth leaders, interfaith representatives, civil society groups, and government partners.

A key highlight of the program was a youth-led interfaith panel discussion that addressed common misconceptions among Catholicism, Islam, and Non-denominational Christianity.