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The Origin of the Fiel Clan in the Philippines

Published on 2012-01-26 21:17:00

EARLY EXPLANATIONS ABOUT THE ORIGIN OF THE FIEL CLAN IN THE PHILIPPINESThe Edict of Claveria was imposed on the Filipinos on November 21, 1849. This was the Spanish colonial decree establishing the systematic distribution of family names and the imposition of the Spanish naming system on the inhabitants of the Philippines. The surnames were culled from many Philippine languages, including Tagalog and Cebuano. Spanish, however, provided the bulk of the surnames. Prudencio Tan Fiel, grandson [..] > read more

Salubong in Olutanga Island

Published on 2011-04-24 09:39:00

The Salubong ("Sugat" in Cebuano) is a Filipino tradition done early in the morning of Easter Sunday, wherein the images of the Risen Christ and Sorrowful Mother symbolically meet in a pre-dawn procession. The celebration starts with two diffe > read more

Basilan Inter-faith Group Spearheads "Walk for Peace"

Published on 2011-03-10 07:30:00

Close to a thousand Basileños, braving the scourging heat of the sun, marched a 3-kilometer road on February 24, 2011 to show that violence in the province has to finally put an end. “Walk for Peace” is one among the concrete plans that the IF > read more

Pope Benedict's Lenten Message 2011

Published on 2011-03-09 06:52:00

“You were buried with him in baptism,in which you were also raised with him.” (cf. Col 2: 12) Dear Brothers and Sisters,The Lenten period, which leads us to the celebration of Holy Easter, is for the Church a most valuable and important liturgica > read more

Placing the Crucifix at the Center of the Altar

Published on 2011-03-09 06:46:00

By Father Mauro Gagliardi ROME, FEB. 25, 2011 (Zenit.org).- Throughout its history, the Church has established sensible signs that would help the faithful to elevate their souls to God. The Council of Trent, referring in particular to the Holy Mass, > read more

Ash Wednesday Trivia

Published on 2011-03-09 06:40:00

I noticed even as a young child that some of the largest crowds in the year will show up to receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, even if it is not a holy day of obligation. Many Filipinos could not afford to let go of Ash Wednesday without a trip to the c > read more

Pope Benedict's New Book Explores Creation and Search for Truth

Published on 2011-03-08 06:34:00

VATICAN, March 2, 2011 (Zenit.org).- In his latest book, Benedict XVI is underlining the serious need for mankind to recognize and understand truth and the meaning of creation by drawing near to God. The Pope makes this reflection in his book, "Jesus > read more

Laguna Bishop to Ordain 3 Priests

Published on 2011-03-07 10:06:00

SAN PABLO City, March 6, 2011—The bishop of San Pablo Diocese is scheduled to ordain three new priests for Laguna next week. Bishop Leo M. Drona is set to raise to the order of Priesthood on March 7 at 9:00 a.m. two deacons: Rev. Jan Jan Alota > read more

Priest Hits Slow Evacuation of OFWs in Libya

Published on 2011-03-03 17:21:00

MANILA, March 3, 2011— Despite efforts by the government to bring home the overseas Filipino workers in Libya, a Franciscan priest said its action is ‘too slow.’ Based on the reports relayed to them by their priests in Libya, Manila-based Fr > read more

Filipinos Seek Refuge at Tripoli Catholic Church

Published on 2011-03-02 06:40:00

MANILA, Feb. 25, 2011—An unspecified number of Filipinos sought refuge inside a Catholic Church in Libya as protest actions against the government escalate in the country. Fr. Hermilo Vilason, a Franciscan Missionary and chaplain to Filipino migran > read more

Holy Land Dream

Published on 2011-02-21 22:25:00

Millions of Christians dream to reach the Holy Land. But unfortunately the need of recruiting sufficient budget to fulfill this dream is very hard for them. The good news is that HOLY LAND DREAM is now here to organize tours to the pilgrims who wish > read more

Sayings of St. Joseph Freinademetz

Published on 2011-02-21 00:39:00

Saint Joseph Freinademetz (April 15, 1852 - January 28, 1908) was a member of the Society of the Divine Word. He was born in Oies, a section of the town of Badia in the southern Dolomites, which was then part of Austria and now part of Italy. He was > read more

Sayings of St. Arnold Janssen

Published on 2011-02-21 00:38:00

1. Everything is possible by the power of the Holy Spirit's grace. 2. Never will we understand the value of time better than when the last hour is at hand. 3. True love and real trust form the basis of all good teamwork. 4. May you trust in God all t > read more

Talking Points for Dialogue on the RH Bill

Published on 2010-10-12 08:22:00

Towards Critical and Constructive Engagement (Talking Points for Dialogue on the RH Bill) by Harvey Mateo on Monday, October 11, 2010 at 5:38am Issued jointly by Loyola School of Theology and the John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social I > read more

BEAUTIFUL PHILIPPINES!!!

Published on 2010-09-23 00:06:22

If you don't like this island,There are 7, 106 other Philippine islands to choose from... > read more

History of Olutanga

Published on 2010-09-22 21:19:00

(Photo Credits: Olutanga Friendster)Long time ago, before the Spaniards came to the country, the island of Olutanga was inhabited by a native tribe, under the leadership at Panglima Santikan and his wife Indah Dindah. This tribe were known as “LUTA > read more

Blessed Helena Kiosk

Published on 2010-08-18 18:29:00

(Photo Credit: Fr. Jhonatan Letada)The Blessed Helena Kiosk is a solitary kiosk outside the Holy Spirit Novitiate compound in Calapan City, Philippines. Still a part of the Novitiate property, this kiosk was made on 2003 during the Year of Grace when > read more

Holy Spirit Chapel, Calapan

Published on 2010-08-18 18:20:00

The Holy Spirit Chapel is located in the Holy Spirit Novitiate in Salong, Calapan, Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. It is the chapel of the Divine Word Missionary (SVD) novices. The present novice master (2010-2011) is Fr. Ben Limsuan, SVD. (Photo Cre > read more

A VOTER'S PRAYER

Published on 2010-04-20 20:22:00

Lord, make me an instrument of your presence in the Polls. Where there is coercion and violence, Let me sow seeds of love; Where there is bribery & vote buying, Let me sow seeds of integrity; Where there is discord, Let me sow seeds of u > read more

JEEPNEY ACCESSORIES

Published on 2010-02-25 16:27:00

I lived in the province for more than half of my life. Far from the hustle and bustle of city life, I observed as a child with wonder how jeepneys wonderfully send their passengers to their desired destinations. I even dreamed of becoming a simple dr > read more

ALL ABOUT WORDPRESS PLUG-INS

Published on 2010-02-18 11:10:00

The world wide web is full of site reviews regarding Wordpress. After all, its popularity as a bloghosting site is undeniably superb. However, there are times when you want to know more about it but its site cannot provide you answers to all your que > read more

JOIN THE WEB HOSTING BANDWAGON!!!

Published on 2010-01-27 02:03:00

There are business companies who wanted to make their products available in the world wide web for the reason that the internet practically is the best place to advertise at a low price and at the same time, it virtually reaches all consumers who are > read more

GOLF UNLIMITED

Published on 2010-01-25 08:19:00

There are people who are known for having very high level of competitiveness. Chances are, golf may be the best game for them. People who love to compete surely will love the high adrenaline rush when playing golf. Eldrick Tont Woods, more popular > read more

ACHIEVING PEACE AND LETTING GO OF SUFFERING

Published on 2010-01-23 09:49:00

Many people might not have heard of spiritual fitness. An article I read asserted that if we delved into the deepest teachings of world's greatest religions, there you will realize that they lead us into spiritual fitness. It helps us achieve peace o > read more