NO FINAL WORD | The 2021 book by Msgr. Lope Robredillo refuses to put the historical question to rest. GUIUAN, Eastern Samar, Philippines — Even after decades of heated discussions, including those connected to last year’s commemoration of the 500th year since the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines, the debate as to where the first Easter Mass was held in the country … [Read more...] about Priest’s book keeps debate on first PH Mass site alive
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Resolving debate on site of first Mass in PH
Eight months into the official rites for the 500th anniversary of the first Mass in the country, a set of evidence was presented to refute historical accounts that the contingent of world voyager Ferdinand Magellan held the event in Limasawa, Southern Leyte. Dr. Potenciano Malvar, chair of the Butuan Calagan Historical Cultural Foundation, will assert that the first Mass was … [Read more...] about Resolving debate on site of first Mass in PH
More investments needed for Labuan to be a district
KOTA KINABALU: The state government must show its commitment towards developing Labuan by investing more on the island if it wants to turn it into a district, says Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia. Its Armada protem chief for Labuan, Walther Philip Michael, said several measures are needed to gain the full confidence of the people of Labuan, at present under the Federal … [Read more...] about More investments needed for Labuan to be a district