Grounded on Sacred Scripture and ancient Christian tradition, Christians including Catholics and Orthodox believe that Jesus Christ gave priests authority to forgive sins.

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Councilor Dave Tumulak is standing firm on his proposal to increase marathon and fun run permit fees. He brushed off concerns that organizers might transfer events elsewhere and insisted that higher charges were “long overdue” after more than a decade of unchanged rates. The proposed measure, now pending before the City

Across the Catholic Church, the faithful observe Maundy Thursday in remembrance of Jesus Christ's institution of the Mass and the priesthood through the Last Supper and the Washing of Feet.

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MANILA – Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula on Wednesday asked the clergy and the faithful to pray with an additional intention for world peace on Good Friday. “During the Celebration of the Lord’s Passion on Good Friday, I request all parishes and communities to pray an additional intention for world peace. Paschalis Solemnitatis provides that

This is the Daily Gospel for April 2, 2026, which is Holy Thursday (Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper). READ MORE: Daily Gospel, April 1, 2026 Daily Gospel, March 31, 2026 This is the Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint John 13, 1-15. Before the feast of Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had

Here’s the rundown of the top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Thursday, April 2.  Deal or not, Trump says U.S. to leave Iran ‘very soon’ “We’re finishing the job, and I think within maybe two weeks, maybe a couple of days longer, to do the job,” U.S. President Donald Trump said.  READ

Here are the lotto draw results of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Check these out. READ MORE: Lotto draw results, March 31, 2026 Lotto draw results, March 30, 2026 PCSO lotto games The PCSO holds five 6-pick number games, the Lotto 6/42, MegaLotto 6/45, SuperLotto 6/49 GrandLotto 6/55 and

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no minimum wage increase on May 1, Department of Labor and Employment (Dole) Undersecretary Benedicto Ernesto Bitonio Jr. said on Wednesday as he stressed that future adjustments will remain under the authority of the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards (RTWPBs). Absent a new law that mandates an across-the-board

MANILA, Philippines — Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian said on Wednesday that authorities have already located the 11-year-old girl from Tinambac, Camarines Sur, who asked President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for protection against the alleged abuses committed by a barangay councilor and his sons. “In accordance with the directive of the President, we will assist the