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After NYC, a second honorary degree for Cardinal Luis Tagle
The Catholic University of America (CUA) will confer an honorary degree upon Luis Antonio G. Cardinal Tagle, Archbishop of Manila, Philippines, on May 17. The Cardinal will also celebrate mass on Sunday, May 18 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Matthews the Apostle in Washington, D.C. After the mass, attendees will march to […]
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Olongapo students experience VA Beach classrooms, awed that students can speak freely to their teachers
By Maricar CP Hampton Excitement resonated as Filipino students described as “once in a lifetime” their visit to the U.S. as part of the U.S.-Philippine exchange program in Virginia Beach. “Masaya, sobrang maganda yung experience,” said junior high school student Jonas Soriano. Four girls from the Regional Science High School (RSHS) in Olongapo City and […]
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Walk to give needy children an education
ANCOP Foundation USA, a Christian-based organization founded by the Couples for Christ in the Philippines, is sponsoring the ANCOP Walk on August 24 at 8 a.m. Your participation and generosity in the ANCOP Walk will help provide quality education to children in poor communities, the organization said in a statement. “We serve the poor from […]
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A pathway to education for underprivileged youth
By Maricar CP Hampton Recent retirees Ernie and Mencie Hairston seem to be taking very seriously the adage that “having purpose and vision during retirement is one of the most important determinants of mental, social, spiritual, and physical well-being in later life.” Last year the couple set up the non-profit High Bridge Foundation, Inc. aimed […]