Church seeks revival of ‘panunuluyan’ songs

AN official of the Catholic Church is urging carolers to revive the Filipino tradition of the panunuluyan, or the singing of Bible verses recounting the Holy Family’s search for a room in Bethlehem.

Tax exemptions for big Christmas bonuses eyed

TWO senators have filed separate bills allowing a greater number of Filipino workers to enjoy their Christmas bonuses and 13th month pay tax-free.

Public urged to refrain from using plastic utensils

ENVIRONMENT Secretary Ramon Paje has asked the public to refrain from using plastic utensils and polysterene food containers, popularly known as styrofoam, to reduce the volume of holiday garbage.

Overseas workers to return to Libya

THE government has announced that some Filipino workers forced to leave Libya earlier this year because of fighting to oust Muammar Gaddafi would be allowed to return if they have already secured employment.

Pope: Europe suffers from ‘faith fatigue’

COULD New Evangelization be the answer to the current economic crisis gripping Europe and much of the Western World?

Restrictions on religion rising

THE Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion and Public Life finds that a third of the world’s population is experiencing an increase in their religious beliefs and practices.

Occupy Wall Street plans to ‘occupy Christmas’

FAITH leaders from across the country met at the Judson Memorial Church in downtown New York City on Tuesday to discuss their role in the future of the Occupy Wall Street movement.

Lanka protests seek end to disappearances

STREET protests Thursday in Colombo reflected growing anxiety about the disappearance of dissidents following the apparent abduction of two activists last week.

Manhunt on for ‘The Butcher’

A MANHUNT is underway for a notorious retired general, dubbed “The Butcher,” who is wanted in connection with the disappearance of two female students in June 2006.

Arroyo won’t be home for Christmas

THERE will be no Christmas furlough for Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who is under hospital arrest for electoral sabotage, a non bailable offense.

Exams of dead bodies start; aid pours in

FORENSIC examinations of dead bodies at a landfill in Cagayan de Oro begin as foreign aid continues to pour in for victims of flash floods spawned by tropical storm “Sendong.”

Church turns to soon-to-be-saint Calungsod

FILIPINOS are being urged to seek the intercession of 17th century Cebuano catechist and soon-to-be saint Pedro Calungsod, amid efforts to help the victims and survivors of Tropical Storm “Sendong.”

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