200 Pinoy seamen denied entry to PH amidst COVID-19

200 Pinoy seamen denied entry to PH amidst COVID-19

200 Filipino seafarers from a cruise ship that arrived in Manila recently were barred from entering the Philippines due to public health safety concerns amidst the continuing spread of the 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Kidapawan diocese retains traditional Ash Wednesday practices

Kidapawan diocese retains traditional Ash Wednesday practices

The Diocese of Kidapawan in North Cotabato is retaining the practice of placing blessed ashes on the foreheads of Catholics tomorrow, Ash Wednesday, instead of sprinkling them on the top of the recipient’s head as suggested by the Catholic Bishops Conference of the Philippines (CBCP).