By: Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA HOMILY: Fourth Sunday of Lent (C) (Laetare Sunday) Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 Embracing God’s Unconditional Love In the past few days, no one has made us prouder to be Filipino than 19-year-old Filipino Tennis Player Alexandra “Alex” Eala. On Thursday she won against the world’s #2 tennis player, Iga Swiatek….
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Sunday Reflections | 23 March 2025
By: Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA HOMILY: Third Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 13:1-9 Turning Back to God “Habang may buhay, may pag-asa.” (“As long as we are alive, there is hope.”) Do we believe this? I guess, we should! A wise Jesuit said death only makes permanent the state of our soul at our…
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SB19 as Kings of POP releases Latest Single “Dam”
When it comes to culture and talent, the Philippines never falls behind! A shining proof of this is the unstoppable rise of P-Pop, with SB19 leading the charge in bringing Filipino music to the global stage. Through their talent, dedication, and deep love for their roots, they continue to show the world that Filipinos have…
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Sunday Reflections | 16 March 2025
By: Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA HOMILY: Second Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 9:28-36 Unexpected Paths to Glory One time I presided over a golden wedding anniversary mass and renewal of wedding vows in my previous parish. The couple in their late 70’s chose to renew their vows in the parish church with a hundred…
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Sunday Reflections | 9 March 2025
By: Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA HOMILY: First Sunday of Lent (C) Luke 4:1-13 Surrendering Control to God Do you know what is your greatest weakness? Is it your temper? Is it your desire for wealth? Is it the pursuit of eternal youth? Sometimes when we fail to control our instincts and leanings towards these…
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Revitalizing Tourism in Bulacan: Steps Towards Success
The province of Bulacan is actively strengthening tourism through initiatives like the Association of Tourism Officers of Bulacan (ATOB). Recently, Doña Remedios Trinidad (DRT) served as the host municipality for ATOB’s Monthly Meeting. Under the leadership of G. Michael M. Valencia from the Municipal Tourism Office, tourism officers from various towns and cities were warmly…
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Sunday Reflections | 2 March 2025
By: Fr. Ricky Cañet Montañez, AA HOMILY: Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time (C) Luke 6:39-45 Integrity: The Fruit of a Christian Life Do you follow people on social media? Whether they be entertainers, politicians, critics or artists? I find it quite difficult to take people at their word these days. It is not easy to…
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Tiggi Hawke: Charting a Course Through Electro-Pop with Authenticity and Vision
London, United Kingdom — In a music landscape often dominated by fleeting trends and manufactured personas, Tiggi Hawke emerges as a refreshing force, an artist who seamlessly blends sharp-edged electro-pop with introspective lyrics, offering a sound that is both captivating and deeply personal. As a London-based singer-songwriter, Tiggi has carved a unique space for herself…
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Have you ever heard of Bustos, Bulacan?
Officially known as the Municipality of Bustos, it’s the smallest town in Bulacan, covering just about 70 square kilometers and home to around 80,000 folks. Barely an hour away from NCR by taking NLEX and it’s also near Clark City so you can expect a lot of booming businesses for the coming days due to…
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Strengthening Ties: Seo In-guk Appointed as Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for the Philippines
On February 21, 2025, Seo In-guk, the beloved South Korean actor and singer, was officially named the Philippines’ Celebrity Tourism Ambassador for Korea. The ceremony took place at the Department of Tourism (DOT) office in Makati City, and it marks an exciting chapter for both his career and the ongoing efforts to strengthen tourism ties…
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