Ablaze for Easter Sunday celebrations, the Cebu Metropolitan Cathedral is reflected in a puddle of rainwater, as parishioners spill out of the packed church. (Sun.Star Cebu/Amper Campaña)
MANILA -- Nine soldiers and a civilian were killed in a clash in a small Army camp on a southern Philippine island and the military is investigating whether it was an attack by the al Qaida-linked Abu Sayyaf group, an army spokesman said Sunday.
A day after Saturday's pre-dawn clash in Jolo island's Parang town, military officials said they were still investigating whether the violence was triggered by an Abu Sayyaf attack or a squabble among the troops.
DAVAO CITY -- At least 30 members of the New People's Army (NPA), clad in military uniforms, swooped down on the sleeping Davao Prison and Penal Farm, disarmed jail guards, and ransacked the prison armory just after midnight Sunday.
CEBU CITY -- Leading a mass in celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection, Cebu Archbishop Ricardo Cardinal Vidal challenged the faithful Sunday to continue praying and doing “divine deeds.”
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- Pampanga Governor Mark Lapid on Sunday commended Bishop Pablo "Ambo" David for courageously speaking against "vote buying" when he urged parishioners not to pick bets engaged in the illegal and immoral practice of gaining votes.
