Gas auction faces consumer pushback over price, energy transition risks
Consumer advocates say volatile gas prices and unclear transition limits could expose households to power costs for years
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Faith-based group launches seven-year tree stewardship drive
A new Catholic ecology campaign asks communities to care for trees through 2033, tracking survival, growth and restoration
WYD 2027 preparations move into dioceses, parishes, and youth communities
Delegates return home carrying a mission to prepare young Catholics through local communities ahead of next year’s gathering
Pope Leo XIV: New martyrs reflect Christ’s light to the world
Leo commends the witnesses as "stars shining in the darkness of selfishness and oppression" who "help the Church to reflect more fully the light of Christ the Lord"
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Coal plant failures deepen Visayas power woes as utilities turn to spot market
Protests in Cebu, Tacloban and Bacolod spotlight mounting frustration over brownouts, high prices and the region’s energy security
Duterte’s first in-person ICC appearance draws renewed call for justice
Victims’ families welcomed the courtroom development as judges prepared for trial amid disputes over evidence and Duterte’s fitness
Pope Leo XIV’s “Freedom Under Grace” released in English
Leo’s book “Freedom Under Grace” hits bookshelves in English, bringing together his reflections on the legacy of St. Augustine that has shaped his spirituality
Consumer groups seek energy chief’s resignation over rising power costs, outages
Consumer groups blame rising electricity costs and persistent outages on the government’s energy response and fossil fuel dependence
Frontier AI race threatens human rights without stronger safeguards, UN warns
Türk says governments must coordinate oversight as advanced systems threaten privacy, security, democratic institutions and future generations worldwide
Asian digital missionaries tapped to widen reach of World Youth Day 2027
Asian Catholic creators are being drawn into a wider mission of accompaniment, local storytelling and cross-border Church engagement
Pope Leo ends Covid-era salary cuts for Cardinals and senior officials
Pope Leo XIV repeals Pope Francis’ 2021 Motu Proprio “A Sustainable Future,” which reduced the salaries of Cardinals and senior officials
Historic Bangsamoro vote unfolds under shadow of election violence
Catholic poll monitors tracked security, transparency and voter participation as Bangsamoro residents chose their first directly elected parliament
Ferry disasters put Southeast Asia’s maritime safety record under renewed scrutiny
Back-to-back ferry tragedies expose longstanding gaps in safety oversight, rescue conditions and passenger accounting across two archipelagic nations
Young people turning to AI raise privacy, pastoral concerns for Church
Catholic communicators urged stronger human relationships, digital inclusion and privacy safeguards as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in ministry
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Gas auction faces consumer pushback over price, energy transition risks
Consumer advocates say volatile gas prices and unclear transition limits could expose households to power costs for years
Faith-based group launches seven-year tree stewardship drive
A new Catholic ecology campaign asks communities to care for trees through 2033, tracking survival, growth and restoration
Pope Leo XIV: New martyrs reflect Christ’s light to the world
Leo commends the witnesses as "stars shining in the darkness of selfishness and oppression" who "help the Church to reflect more fully the light of Christ the Lord"
Coal plant failures deepen Visayas power woes as utilities turn to spot market
Protests in Cebu, Tacloban and Bacolod spotlight mounting frustration over brownouts, high prices and the region’s energy security
Duterte’s first in-person ICC appearance draws renewed call for justice
Victims’ families welcomed the courtroom development as judges prepared for trial amid disputes over evidence and Duterte’s fitness
Pope Leo XIV’s “Freedom Under Grace” released in English
Leo’s book “Freedom Under Grace” hits bookshelves in English, bringing together his reflections on the legacy of St. Augustine that has shaped his spirituality
World
WYD 2027 preparations move into dioceses, parishes, and youth communities
Delegates return home carrying a mission to prepare young Catholics through local communities ahead of next year’s gathering
Asian digital missionaries tapped to widen reach of World Youth Day 2027
Asian Catholic creators are being drawn into a wider mission of accompaniment, local storytelling and cross-border Church engagement
Young people turning to AI raise privacy, pastoral concerns for Church
Catholic communicators urged stronger human relationships, digital inclusion and privacy safeguards as artificial intelligence becomes more embedded in ministry
Catholic digital missionaries urged to put witness above followers
Christian communicators were urged to deepen formation, work in communion and preserve human judgment as digital tools grow more powerful
Digital divide, online polarization test Church mission across Asia
Church communicators were challenged to build genuine relationships online while resisting exclusion, echo chambers and the pursuit of virality
2027 World Youth Day gains bipartisan backing as Church pushes broader national participation
Lawmakers from both the ruling People Power Party and the opposition Democratic Party of Korea pledged support for the event
Churches & Ministries
Archbishop Jumoad named apostolic administrator of Pagadian diocese
Pope Francis has named Archbishop Martin Jumoad of Ozamis as the apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Pagadian.
Bishop Lunas ‘knew his death was coming’
Bishop Ronald “Bong” Lunas’ sudden death shocked the Church, but a prelate close to him revealed that he seemed to have anticipated it.
2024: Manila archbishop encourages ‘pilgrimages of prayer’
The head of Manila’s Roman Catholic Church is bringing in the new year with a call for what he called ‘pilgrimages of prayer’.
Vatican to publish private homilies of Pope Benedict XVI
The Vatican will publish the previously uncirculated “private” homilies of the late Pope Benedict XVI in the coming year, the Holy See has announced.
Manila archbishop: Christmas is time for being grateful — and sharing it
Christmas is a time to reflect on God’s love for us and share these blessings to others, especially those in need, the archbishop of Manila said.
CBCP endorses Vatican document allowing pastoral blessings for same-sex couples
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) has released an
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CBCP head shares 5 reasons why Filipinos should watch ‘GomBurZa’
The head of the Catholic Bishops’
Superbook Earns 2nd Anak TV Seal, Wins Household Favorite Television Program For 2023 - CBN Asia | Proclaiming Christ and Transforming Lives through Media, Prayer Counseling, Humanitarian, and Missionary Training
In 2013, CBN Asia launched the beloved Bible-oriented animated show Superbook Reimagined on Philippine television. Through its current partnership with ABS-CBN, a new generation of Filipino children is learning about Bible stories and their life-changing lessons. Superbook gets its 2nd Anak TV Seal! As Superbook Reimagined celebrates its 10th year in the Philippines, we also […]
Cebu archdiocese hosts Catholic Social Media Summit
The Archdiocese of Cebu is holding the Catholic Social Media Summit (CSMS) next week at the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu.
‘GomBurZa’ sa 2023 MMFF, isang pagkakataon ng ebanghelisasyon
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
CBN Asia Launches Superbook Cebuano, Empowers Churches to Reach More People for Jesus through Social Media
With hopes of empowering ministers and touching the lives of young Cebuanos, CBN Asia flew to the heart of Cebu and launched Superbook Cebuano, and conducted social media evangelism workshop in Robinsons Galleria Cebu, last October 7. Bannering the title, “Growing Your Ministry through Social Media,” former CBN Asia Digital Media Manager Sheena Mangunay shared […]
Reverb Worship Songs Shine as Finalists at 45th Catholic Mass Media Awards
Two inspirational songs from Reverb Worship PH, CBN Asia’s music arm, earn back-to-back nominations at this year’s Catholic Mass Media Awards.
Lifestyle
Mamamayan, pinapaiwas sa paputok ng Ecowaste coalition
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
How to Find Rest amid the Hustle and Bustle of Christmas Season?
Christmas is just around the corner! Though it’s a time of joy and merriment, the hustle and bustle of this season can still take its toll on a lot of people. You, too, might still have a lot on your Christmas to-do list: buying gifts, organizing parties, and working nonstop to make sure that the holidays would be well-spent. But, Christmas is not just about gift-giving, festivities, decorating, and all that. Ultimately, it is about Jesus. Luke 19:10 says that Jesus’ goal is to […]
Climate activists urge PH government to take firm stand on fossil fuel phaseout
The Philippines is actively pursuing a position on the inaugural board of the fund, tasked with overseeing and governing the mechanism.
Protect life and defend family, itataguyod ng Prolife Philippines
VeritasPH is one of the prominent Roman Catholic online church media in the Philippines and the official digital arm of the Radio Veritas Global Broadcasting Inc.We provide church news, programs, and public affairs, for the Filipino global community.It also carries content from Radio Veritas 846 - Ang Radyo ng Simbahan, the number one faith-based radio station in the country.
National synodal synthesis on family and life
The family is the basic cell of the ecclesial community of missionary disciples. Just as the family is the seedbed of vocations to the lay apostolate, to priestly ministry, and to consecrated life,…
Pope Francis urges immediate climate action at COP28
"The destruction of the environment is not only a personal sin but also a structural one, posing a severe threat to all human beings"
Opinion
CBN Asia and JCPC Partnership Creates New Opportunities to Reach Filipino and Japanese Communities Across Japan
CBN Asia established a strategic partnership with the Japan Council of Philippine Churches (JCPC) through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 29, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan. Signed by John V. Tan, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of CBN Asia, and Bishop Jose Alinsod, Founder and President of JCPC, the […]
Let God Strengthen Your Faith Through the Pain
Where do you find strength when you feel like you can’t go on? In 2016, Ubie’s life changed forever when her husband passed away from a heart attack caused by a ruptured brain artery. Suddenly, she found herself raising their two children alone. There was grief in her heart, but Ubie felt she had no […]
God Can Help You Start Over
When life falls apart, how do you find the strength to rise again? Sometimes, unexpected situations in life can turn your world upside down. You may feel overwhelmed, helpless, and unsure about how to move forward. Let Gary Balabagan’s story encourage you that no matter what you are facing, there is hope. With God’s help […]
God Has the Power to Heal You
Are you praying for healing? When fear and uncertainty creep in, will you still choose to trust in God’s power to heal? For Rinamae Mola, this was more than just a question. It became a reality when she found herself battling dengue for the second time as a high school student. Having experienced the illness […]
God Can Give You Hope Again
Have you ever reached a point where you wondered, “Is there still hope for me?” For Anabel Basbas, that question became real when the life she built began to fall apart. After her husband left, grief and hopelessness took over. The rice business she had worked hard to build eventually went bankrupt, leaving her feeling […]
Can Miracles Happen in My Life, Too?
Have you ever wondered if God could do something miraculous in your life, too? For Lynne Velasco, that question became a reality when she witnessed God’s miracle in her own life. Lynne has been an avid supporter of The 700 Club Asia since 2004. She was captivated by every story featured on the program, seeing […]
Events
FULL TEXT: Pope Francis’ message for 57th World Day of Peace
At the beginning of the New Year, a time of grace which the Lord gives to each
Paskuhan concert, handog ng pasasalamat ng UST sa panginoon
Tiniyak ng Pontifical University of Santo Tomas ang patuloy na paghuhubog sa mga kabataan sa krisitiyanong pamamaraan.
Pope Francis OKs coronation of Edsa image of Our Lady of Fatima
Pope Francis has granted canonical coronation to the country’s national
Solemn declaration of Quiapo Church as national shrine slated Jan. 29
The declaration of the Minor Basilica of the Black Nazarene of Quiapo Church as
Dubai climate summit adopts world-first ‘transition’ from fossil fuels
Environmentalists virtually all saw the agreement as a step forward, although many cautioned that there will still be far more to do
Environmental defenders protest at COP 28 in Dubai on international human rights day
As long as the rights of the indigenous peoples continue to be violated, Dekdeken stressed that there will be no climate justice
