At least 16 people drowned and many were missing when an overcrowded boat capsized yesterday during a fluvial parade celebrating the feast of the Sto. Niño in Southern Leyte, local and police ...

CEBU, Philippines — The pilgrim image of the Señor Sto. Niño de Cebu will be in Limasawa Island in southern Leyte this weekend for the 498th anniversary of the first Mass ever held in the country.

Soquiño said this will mark the first time the Sto. Niño will be visiting a diocese outside Cebu. It is scheduled to arrive at St. Therese Diocesan Shrine in Calubian, Leyte, on Oct. 22.

Niño image that was brought to Naval town, Biliran province and Calubian town, Leyte for two days ... “That’s why the Sto. Nino is getting out of the Basilica to reiterate and emphasize ...