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174th Birth Anniversary of Bishop Jorge Barlin – First Filipino Bishop

Plaza Barlin Barlin Street, Naga City, Philippines

Wreath-laying ceremony in conjunction with the celebration of the 174th birth anniversary of Bishop Jorge Alfonso Imperial Barlin Facts about Jorge Barlin: He was born April 23, 1850, in Baao, Camarines Sur, the Philippines to Mateo Alfonso Barlín and Francisca Imperial. He was ordained a priest on September 19, 1875, and consecrated a bishop on June 29, 1906, by Archbishop Ambrose Agius along with co-consecrators Archbishop Jeremiah James Harty and Bishop Frederick Zadok Rooker. "Barlín proved very capable and loyal, dealing a blow to the schismatic Iglesia Filipina Independiente by resisting its recruitment efforts and winning a court battle over church property," according to Catholic Bishops Conference of…

Labor Day

Labour Day is an annual holiday to celebrate the achievements of workers. Labour Day has its origins in the labour union movement, specifically the eight-hour day movement, which advocated eight hours for work, eight hours for recreation, and eight hours for rest. Wikipedia

Installation of Archbishop of Caceres, Most Rev. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon, D.D.

Metropolitan Cathedral, Naga City

His Excellency, Most Rev. Rex Andrew C. Alarcon, D.D. currently the Bishop of Daet, will be installed on May 2, 2024 as Archbishop of Caceres. Alarcon’s appointment was made public on February 22 at 12:00 noon (7:00 PM Philippine time) at the Vatican. He is the Fifth Archbishop of Caceres and succeeds Archbishop Emeritus Tirona who has served Caceres since November 2012. His installation as Archbishop of Caceres and Canonical Possession will be on May 2 at 9:00 in the morning at St. John the Evangelist Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish, Naga City. The announcement was published through Circular Number 0008, Series…

Penafrancia de Mayo 2024: Marian Exhibit

Museo de Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia Our Lady of Peñafrancia Basilica and National Shrine Compound, Naga City

The month of May has always been dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. As we welcome the month of May here in Naga, we also celebrate our Beloved Ina through our observance of Peñafrancia de Mayo. Yesterday, we kick-off our month-long celebration with the opening of the Marian Exhibit here at the Museo de Nuestra Señora de Peñafrancia. The Marian Exhibit features the different images and titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary hailing from the various municipalities of the Bicol Region. These images will then join the Grand Marian Procession here in Naga as part of our Peñafrancia de Mayo…

Peñafrancia de Mayo 2024: Naga Grand Marian Procession

Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Peñafrancia in Naga City, Naga City, Philippines

NAGA GRAND MARIAN PROCESSION ROUTE | Enriching and sharing the gift of devotion! As part of our Pilgrim City’s observance of Peñafrancia de Mayo, we invite our devout faithful to join us as we celebrate our Beloved Ina, together with the different images and titles of the Blessed Virgin Mary from the various municipalities of the Bicol Region, for the Naga City Grand Marian Procession!Take a look at the route for this year’s Marian Procession. It will be held at the Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Basilica and National Shrine, along the major streets of Naga City.PEÑAFRANCIA DE MAYO 2024:…

Camarines Sur Foundation Day

In accordance with RA 9410 , May 27 is a Special Non-Working Holiday in the Province of Camarines Sur, including the cities of Naga and Iriga, in commemoration of its Annual Foundation Anniversary. May 27 is also the birth anniversary of the late Jesse M. Robredo, former DILG Secretary and Mayor of Naga City.  

76TH NAGA CITY CHARTER ANNIVERSARY

Celebrate 76 years of Naga with us! Join us as we commemorate 76 years of being The Pilgrim City, the center of good governance, a cradle of arts and culture, and the regional hub of trade, commerce, and education.

Philippine Independence Day

On June 5, 1898, Aguinaldo issued a decree at his house located in what was then known as Cavite El Viejo proclaiming June 12, 1898 as the day of independence. The Acta de la Proclamacion de la Independencia del Pueblo Filipino was solemnly read by its author, Ambrosio Rianzares Bautista, Aguinaldo's war counselor and special delegate. The 21-page declaration was signed by 98 Filipinos, appointed by Aguinaldo, and one retired American artillery officer, Colonel L. M. Johnson. The Philippine flag was officially unfurled for the first time at about 4:30 p.m, as the Marcha Nacional Filipina was played by the band of San Francisco de Malabon.   By Patrick…

Eid al-Adha

Eid al-Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice is the second of the two main holidays celebrated in Islam (the other being Eid al-Fitr). In Islamic tradition, it honours the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son as an act of obedience to God's command. Depending on the narrative, either Ishmael or Isaac is referred to with the honorific title "Sacrifice of God". However, before Abraham could sacrifice his son in the name of God, and because of his willingness to do so, God provided him with a lamb to sacrifice in his son's place. In commemoration of this intervention, animals such as lambs are sacrificed. (Wikipedia) June 17, 2024, Monday, has been declared by President Ferdinand…