Bayombong Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao has asked the faithful in his diocese to heed the call of Pope Francis for a day of fasting for peace.
Bishop Jose Elmer Mangalinao (Photo CBCP) This amid the escalating tension between Russia and Ukraine. "Let us heed the invitation of Pope Francis to mak
MANILA - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advised Filipinos in Ukraine to remain vigilant and maintain contact with Philippine authorities as the crisis between the European nation and Russia further worsen. Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday said he approved a "special military operation" in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region and that he had asked Ukrainian troops to put down their arms. As events rapidly unfold, Ukrainian authorities declare a nationwide state of emergency in the country. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said the Philippine Embassy in Warsaw has been on "high alert" and the DFA continues to make arrangements with other countries for the safe exit of Filipinos who want to go home. "Poland finally agreed to let ours in sans EU visas; not heard anything from Russia on our request re: its closest border. Most Filipinos in Ukraine are grateful guests and want to stick it out with their warm welcoming neighbors,"