The first Catholic mass in the Philippines was on Easter Sunday of March 31, 1521 officiated by Father Pedro de Valderrama in the shore of a town islet named as Limasawa in the tip of Southern Leyte. Limasawa is dubbed as the birthplace of Roman Catholicism in the Philippines. Landing on Philippine shores: When Ferdinand…
SANTO NIÑO DE CEBU HISTORY: 4 AMAZING FACTS WORTHWHILE TO KNOW. 1. The image of Santo Niño de Cebu was one of the gifts of Ferdinand Magellan to the ruler of Cebu and his chief consort for their Baptism and helped in the evangelization of the Philippines. The Santo Niño de Cebú image was originally…
Divine Word Seminary (SVD) Community in Tagaytay City has opened its door for those who need shelter following the phreatic eruption of Taal Volcano. “If you need a place to stay in Tagaytay because of Taal eruption, The SVD SEMINARY in Tagaytay City is OPEN for SHELTER and EVACUATION,” is the message from the Societas…
